Refurbishment and Modernisation (RM4S) - Scotland Framework Agreement
LHC Procurement Group · Local or regional public body
In brief
LHC Procurement Group is looking for suppliers for construction and grounds maintenance work (Scotland).
It is a framework worth up to £900,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 4 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 25 February 2027.
It is split into 16 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 11 December 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- 5pm, Friday 20 November 2026
- Bids by
- midday, Friday 11 December 2026
How bids are scored
Quality (made up of General Technical, Workstream Specific, Regional and Social Value Questions 70% · Price 30%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Competition
Usually high: a median of 81 bids per contract for this buyer (from 10 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 £900,000,000 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 2.5% of the value of work won through this framework.
Tender documents
The buyer expects to buy this again around February 2031.
What the notice says
LHC Procurement Group Limited (LHCPG) is procuring the Refurbishment and Modernisation Scotland Framework Agreement (RM4S) on behalf of the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA). LHCPG is acting as the Contracting Authority and central purchasing body for this procurement. The Framework is being procured solely for use in Scotland and will provide eligible public sector organisations with a compliant and flexible route for the delivery of refurbishment, improvement, repair, maintenance and modernisation works, goods and associated services across residential and non-residential buildings. The procurement is being conducted using the Open Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023…Read the full description
Should I bid?
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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.
- Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: supplier.in-tend.co.uk.
- Send clarification questions before 5pm, Friday 20 November 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 11 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Painting and Decorating: no value bands 25 February 2027 to 24 February 2031 What this lot coversThis workstream covers painting and decorating works delivered as part of refurbishment, repair, improvement and modernisation projects across residential and non-residential buildings. Typical works may include internal and external decoration, cyclical redecoration, surface preparation, making good, protective coatings and associated preparatory works. Projects awarded under this workstream may support planned maintenance, property improvement, modernisation and wider asset management programmes. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Furniture | £9,000,000 |
| Aids and Adaptations: no value bands 25 February 2027 to 24 February 2031 What this lot coversThis workstream covers works required to adapt properties and buildings to support accessibility, usability, safety and independent living. Typical works may include access adaptations, bathroom and kitchen alterations, ramps, handrails, lifts, widening works, specialist fittings and other associated works required to meet changing needs in a safe and compliant manner | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical, Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Lifts and escalators | £27,000,000 |
| Damp and Mould Remediation: no value bands 25 February 2027 to 24 February 2031 What this lot coversThis workstream covers damp and mould investigation, diagnosis, remediation and associated repair works. Typical services and works may include inspections, surveys, diagnostic testing, mould treatment, ventilation-related works, moisture control measures, fabric repairs, making good and other remedial interventions required to address underlying causes and restore affected properties | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Heating, plumbing and ventilation | £12,000,000 |
| Environmental and External Works - External works: no value band 25 February 2027 to 24 February 2031 What this lot coversThis workstream covers environmental and external works associated with the upkeep, repair, enhancement and management of external areas linked to residential and non-residential assets. Workstream 6a focuses on external works such as hard landscaping, surfacing, boundary treatments, drainage, access routes, fencing, paving and associated external fabric works. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Highways and street lighting | £18,000,000 |
| Environmental and External Works - Ground Maintenance: no value band 25 February 2027 to 24 February 2031 What this lot coversThis workstream covers environmental and external works associated with the upkeep, repair, enhancement and management of external areas linked to residential and non-residential assets. Workstream 6b focuses on ground maintenance and related services required to maintain external spaces in a safe, functional and presentable condition. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction | £3,000,000 |
| Stoneworks: no value bands 25 February 2027 to 24 February 2031 What this lot coversThis workstream covers stonework inspection, cleaning, repair, conservation and maintenance services. Typical works may include surveys, stone repairs, repointing, cleaning, replacement of defective elements, stabilisation works and associated interventions required to preserve, repair and maintain stone-built assets, including heritage properties and traditional building stock. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs | £60,000,000 |
| Reactive Repairs and Maintenance - Multi-Disciplinary: no value band 25 February 2027 to 24 February 2031 What this lot coversThis workstream covers reactive repairs and maintenance services required to respond to unplanned defects, failures and urgent works across residential and non-residential assets. Typical services may include responsive repairs, fault rectification, urgent making safe, replacement of defective components and associated remedial works required to restore buildings and assets to a safe and functional condition. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs | £150,000,000 |
| Kitchen (Supply only): no value band 25 February 2027 to 24 February 2031 What this lot coversThis workstream covers the manufacture, supply and delivery of domestic and inclusive kitchens and associated products. This includes kitchen cabinets, doors, worktops, sinks, taps, fixtures, fittings, replacement components and energy-rated appliances, together with accessible and impaired-mobility kitchen options. This workstream can support planned kitchen replacement programmes, refurbishment projects, new-build developments and ad hoc replacement requirements across domestic and non-domestic properties and suitable public buildings. Associated support may include surveys, kitchen design, resident choice services, quotations, product advice, delivery and after-sales support. This workstream is supply-only solution and does not include kitchen installation works or full commercial catering kitchens. | Furniture | £18,000,000 |
| Electrical works: 0-500k value band 25 February 2027 to 24 February 2031 What this lot coversThis workstream covers electrical works delivered as part of refurbishment, repair, improvement and modernisation projects across residential and non-residential buildings. Typical works may include the repair, replacement, upgrade, testing and installation of electrical systems, fittings, controls and associated components required to support safety, compliance and building performance. Projects awarded under this workstream may support compliance-led upgrades, planned improvement works, building modernisation and wider asset management programmes. Lot 2 - 0 to 500k value band | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical | £9,000,000 |
| Electrical works: 500k+ value band 25 February 2027 to 24 February 2031 What this lot coversThis workstream covers electrical works delivered as part of refurbishment, repair, improvement and modernisation projects across residential and non-residential buildings. Typical works may include the repair, replacement, upgrade, testing and installation of electrical systems, fittings, controls and associated components required to support safety, compliance and building performance. Projects awarded under this workstream may support compliance-led upgrades, planned improvement works, building modernisation and wider asset management programmes. Lot 3 - 500k+ value band | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical | £27,000,000 |
| Kitchens and Bathrooms: 0-500k value band 25 February 2027 to 24 February 2031 What this lot coversLot 4 - This workstream covers the replacement, refurbishment and modernisation of kitchens and bathrooms, together with associated building and finishing works. Typical works may include strip-out, removal, renewal, installation, associated plumbing and electrical works, finishes, fittings and all related elements required to complete kitchen and bathroom improvement programmes. Projects awarded under this workstream may support planned improvement works, component replacement programmes, asset management requirements and wider property modernisation objectives. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Heating, plumbing and ventilation | £900,000 |
| Kitchens and Bathrooms: 500k-2m value band 25 February 2027 to 24 February 2031 What this lot coversLot 5 - This workstream covers the replacement, refurbishment and modernisation of kitchens and bathrooms, together with associated building and finishing works. Typical works may include strip-out, removal, renewal, installation, associated plumbing and electrical works, finishes, fittings and all related elements required to complete kitchen and bathroom improvement programmes. Projects awarded under this workstream may support planned improvement works, component replacement programmes, asset management requirements and wider property modernisation objectives. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Heating, plumbing and ventilation | £75,000,000 |
| Kitchens and Bathrooms: 2m+ value band 25 February 2027 to 24 February 2031 What this lot coversLot 6 - This workstream covers the replacement, refurbishment and modernisation of kitchens and bathrooms, together with associated building and finishing works. Typical works may include strip-out, removal, renewal, installation, associated plumbing and electrical works, finishes, fittings and all related elements required to complete kitchen and bathroom improvement programmes. Projects awarded under this workstream may support planned improvement works, component replacement programmes, asset management requirements and wider property modernisation objectives. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Heating, plumbing and ventilation | £93,000,000 |
| Multi-Disciplinary: 0-750k value band 25 February 2027 to 24 February 2031 What this lot coversLot 13 - This workstream covers multi-disciplinary refurbishment, improvement, repair and maintenance projects where a combination of trades, services or work types is required under a single appointment. Projects awarded under this workstream may include planned or reactive works that require coordinated delivery across multiple disciplines, and may support wider asset management, modernisation and property improvement objectives. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs | £30,000,000 |
| Multi-Disciplinary: 750k-2.5m value band 25 February 2027 to 24 February 2031 What this lot coversLot 14 - This workstream covers multi-disciplinary refurbishment, improvement, repair and maintenance projects where a combination of trades, services or work types is required under a single appointment. Projects awarded under this workstream may include planned or reactive works that require coordinated delivery across multiple disciplines, and may support wider asset management, modernisation and property improvement objectives. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs | £120,000,000 |
| Multi-Disciplinary: 2.5m+ value band 25 February 2027 to 24 February 2031 What this lot coversLot 15 - This workstream covers multi-disciplinary refurbishment, improvement, repair and maintenance projects where a combination of trades, services or work types is required under a single appointment. Projects awarded under this workstream may include planned or reactive works that require coordinated delivery across multiple disciplines, and may support wider asset management, modernisation and property improvement objectives. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs | £240,000,000 |
Timeline
- Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 096614-2026
- Contract notice · notice 097325-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 097625-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
5Awards
1Suppliers it has used most for construction
- 2D Building Contractors Ltd1 contract
- AD Construction Group (Architectural Decorators Ltd)1 contract
- Akela Construction Limited1 contract
- Alba Facilities Services Ltd.1 contract
- Alcema Ltd1 contract
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From notice 096614-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 13 October 2026, last updated 15 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 15 October 2026.