Public Sector Construction Works 2
NHS Shared Business Services Limited · NHS and health
In brief
NHS Shared Business Services Limited has announced plans to buy construction and architecture and engineering 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 £750,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 8 December 2027.
It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
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?
Key dates
- Questions by
- midday, Friday 4 December 2026
- Bids by
- midday, Friday 8 January 2027
How bids are scored
Quality 60% · Social Value 10% · Commercial 30%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Competition
Usually high: a median of 12 bids per contract for this buyer (from 42 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 £750,000,000 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 1% of the value of work won through this framework.
What the notice says
OVERVIEW: NHS Shared Business Services act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ NHS SBS intends to put in place a Framework for Public Sector Construction Works 2. This includes the following Lots: • Lot 1 - Minor Works (£0m to £5m) - Regional • Lot 2 - Intermediate…Read the full description
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- 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.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
- Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 4 December 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 8 January 2027. Late bids are usually rejected.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Works (£0m to £5m) - Regional 8 December 2027 to 7 December 2031 What this lot coversThis Lot is for minor works, including but not limited to construction, refurbishment, and demolition projects across the entire public sector. Each individual Call-Off Contract shall have a maximum value of £5 million. Suppliers within this Lot are organised into twelve geographical areas. Projects procured through this Lot typically have the following characteristics: • Simple construction projects. • Extensions, refurbishments, or maintenance tasks. • Often utilise simplified model form contracts such as JCT or NEC4 model forms. | Construction, Architecture and engineering | £750,000,000 |
| Intermediate Works (£5m to £15m) - Regional 8 December 2027 to 7 December 2031 What this lot coversThis Lot is for intermediate works, including but not limited to construction, refurbishment, and demolition projects across the entire public sector. Each individual Call-Off Contract shall have a value ranging from £5 million to £15 million. Suppliers within this Lot are organised into twelve geographical areas. Projects procured through this Lot typically have the following characteristics: • Moderate level of complexity. • Necessitates comprehensive provisions. • Does not involve highly complex building services or specialised work. • Contracts are more detailed than a minor works contract, though less comprehensive than a standard building contract. | Construction | £750,000,000 |
| Major Works (£15m+) - National 8 December 2027 to 7 December 2031 What this lot coversThis Lot is for major works, including but not limited to construction, refurbishment, and civil engineering projects across the entire public sector. Each individual Call-Off Contract shall have a minimum value of £15 million with no maximum value specified. Suppliers within this Lot operate on a national basis across the whole UK. Projects procured through this Lot typically have the following characteristics: • Large-scale and complex endeavours. • Necessitates extensive planning, substantial investment, and comprehensive management. • Significant monetary value and organisational complexity. • Numerous stakeholders and advanced technological or innovative requirements. • Dedicated project teams. • Potential to influence departmental budgets and establish costly precedents. | Construction | £750,000,000 |
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 063583-2025
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 065202-2025
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 040986-2026
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 062322-2026
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 083562-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
25Awards
7Suppliers it has used most for construction
- A Copeland Group Limited1 contract
- A G Flooring Limited1 contract
- AC Automation UK Ltd1 contract
- AGM Bishops Limited1 contract
- Abca Systems Limited1 contract
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From notice 063583-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 9 October 2025, last updated 3 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.