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Fusion21 Construction & Refurbishment Framework (2027-31)

Fusion 21 Foundation · Local or regional public body

In brief

Fusion 21 Foundation is looking for suppliers for construction and building maintenance work (UK-wide).

It is a framework worth up to £1,000,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 24 May 2027.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 8 January 2027.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
5pm, Wednesday 16 December 2026
Bids by
midday, Friday 8 January 2027

How bids are scored

Quality/Technical 70% · Commercial / Cost 30%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 40 bids per contract for this buyer (from 6 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £1,000,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

Conditions

  • Suppliers pay a fee of 4% of the value of work won through this framework.

What the notice says

Fusion21 is establishing a 4-year Construction and Refurbishment Framework. The framework will cover the provision of construction and refurbishment works for participating contracting authorities across the United Kingdom, in accordance with the objectives and requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). Preliminary market engagement was carried out by Fusion21 following the publication of a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice 2026/S 000-090708 (OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f755). This tender notice is for the award of a public contract through an open procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(a) of the PA 2023. The framework is divided into the following lots: Lot 1 – Housing…Read the full description
Fusion21 is establishing a 4-year Construction and Refurbishment Framework. The framework will cover the provision of construction and refurbishment works for participating contracting authorities across the United Kingdom, in accordance with the objectives and requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). Preliminary market engagement was carried out by Fusion21 following the publication of a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice 2026/S 000-090708 (OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f755). This tender notice is for the award of a public contract through an open procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(a) of the PA 2023. The framework is divided into the following lots: Lot 1 – Housing Refurbishment & New Build Lot 2 – Non-Domestic Refurbishment & New Build Works may be delivered to the internal and external areas of any existing operational, residential, industrial or commercial assets, public buildings, and any other property and/or related assets owned, rented or leased by Members. This may include new build works, as well as any additional buildings, extensions, or alterations required by Members utilising the framework, or on property and related assets in which Members may have a current or future interest. The intended works will include, but will not be limited to: • Refurbishment • Regeneration • Stock Improvement Programmes • Fit-Out • Change of Use • Modernisation Upgrade Works • Extension of Existing Structures • Conversion of Existing Structures • Alterations to Existing Structures • New Builds • Extra Care Schemes • Roof Top Developments • Infill Developments • Housing Regeneration Schemes which include the Provision of Additional Housing Capacity The framework aims to provide compliant, flexible, and a value for money route for contracting authorities to procure construction, refurbishment and associated works and services. It will support regional coverage, with opportunities for SMEs to participate.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before 5pm, Wednesday 16 December 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 8 January 2027. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Housing Refurbishment and New Build
24 May 2027 to 23 May 2031
What this lot covers

Focused on construction, refurbishment and improvement works to residential and social housing assets. Works will include, but are not limited to: - Refurbishment, regeneration, stock improvement and modernisation programmes - Retrofit, compliance, energy efficiency and associated building improvement works - Extensions, conversions, alterations, fit-out and change of use - New build and additional housing provision, including extra care, infill, rooftop and housing regeneration developments - Associated enabling, demolition, structural, building services, finishing and specialist construction works

Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical, Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Architecture and engineering, Property and estates£500,000,000
Non-Domestic Refurbishment and New Build
24 May 2027 to 23 May 2031
What this lot covers

Focused on construction, refurbishment and improvement works to non-domestic buildings and assets, including education, health and wider public sector assets. Works will include, but are not limited to: - Refurbishment, regeneration, modernisation and building improvement programmes - Extensions, conversions, alterations, fit-out and change of use - New build and additional non-domestic buildings and facilities - Associated enabling, demolition, structural, building services, finishing and specialist construction works

Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical, Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Architecture and engineering, Property and estates£500,000,000

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 086093-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 090708-2026
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 105267-2026

Last time this was bought

Fusion21 Grounds Maintenance Framework (2026-30)

Awarded
18 May 2026
Value
£85,000,000
Bids
23
Contract ends
7 June 2030

Matched on Fusion 21 Foundation, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.

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From notice 086093-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 10 September 2026, last updated 5 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 5 November 2026.