Upcoming

National Framework for Developer Led

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust · NHS and health

In brief

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust has announced plans to buy construction and legal work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

It is a framework worth up to £19,000,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 55 months, starting 19 April 2026.

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

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

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for construction contracts in this region (from 292 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 £19,000,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

Pagabo Limited, acting as an agent of Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to establish a Closed Framework to replace the existing National Framework for Developer Led, which is set to expire in April 2026. It is proposed that the term of this Framework will be for a four year term from April 2026. A PIN was issued on the 3rd February 2025 to engage with the market for the upcoming procurement opportunity, the PIN can be viewed by following the below link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003511-2025. Due to notice linking issue through the portal - we have provided a link to the original PPN notice which was published on 29th April 2025, and…Read the full description
Pagabo Limited, acting as an agent of Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to establish a Closed Framework to replace the existing National Framework for Developer Led, which is set to expire in April 2026. It is proposed that the term of this Framework will be for a four year term from April 2026. A PIN was issued on the 3rd February 2025 to engage with the market for the upcoming procurement opportunity, the PIN can be viewed by following the below link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003511-2025. Due to notice linking issue through the portal - we have provided a link to the original PPN notice which was published on 29th April 2025, and can be viewed by following the below link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017463-2025 Pagabo aims to release the tender in November 2025 subject to external approval. Pagabo has consulted with over 42 Public Sector bodies and over 57 Supplier organisations from January 2025 to 31st August 2025 in relation to this Framework opportunity; and has further delivered an open webinar session to 88 participating organisations interested in this Framework opportunity as part of the market engagement process. The opportunity will be hosted via the In-Tend tendering portal linked below. Scope The Framework will be available to procure a full range of asset and infrastructure related development services and be available for use within the UK by Public Sector Bodies, including Charities and private organisations. Lot structure: As a result of market engagement, the lot structure has changed and It is expected that the Framework structure will be divided into the seven lots detailed below. Lot 1 – Development Consultants, contracts of £0+ Lot 2 – Development Legal Providers, contracts of £0+ Lot 3 – Special Purpose Vehicle Schemes of £0 - £100m Lot 4 – Special Purpose Vehicle Schemes of £100m + Lot 5 – Development Agreement Schemes of £0 – £50m Lot 6 – Development Agreement Schemes of £50m+ Lot 7 – Development Management Services, contracts of £0+ Interested Bidders for this opportunity can submit expression of interest, this is available through the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/ProjectManage/1279

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.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 060635-2025

About the buyer

Similar open tenders

All open construction tenders
  1. Vehicle Restraint Systems

    The Association of North East Councils LimitedNorth EastConstruction, Highways and street lighting

    Closing soon27 hours left3 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £50mframework ceiling
  2. Steel Fabrications

    Northern Gas Networks LimitedNorth East, East of EnglandConstruction, Building maintenance and repairs

    Closing soon2 days left2 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £8mframework ceiling
  3. Wootton Parish Council - Provision and Installation of Two New Play Areas

    Wootton Parish CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Closing soon3 days left2 lotsSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £160kestimated
  4. Ehrc 2627-18

    Equality and Human Rights CommissionNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales, ScotlandConstruction, Electrical

    Closing soon3 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £24kestimated
  5. Roofing - Measured Term Contract

    City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises LimitedNorth EastConstruction, Building maintenance and repairs

    Closing soon3 days leftLow competition2 lotsSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £590kestimated

From notice 060635-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 29 September 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.