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Subcontracting Framework for Works and Associated Services

Tayside Contracts · Local authority

In brief

Tayside Contracts is looking for suppliers for construction and grounds maintenance work (Scotland).

It is a framework worth up to £17,200,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

It is split into 9 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

Bids close at midday, Thursday 26 November 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by
midday, Thursday 26 November 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for construction contracts in this region (from 405 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 £17,200,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

Conditions

  • You can bid for up to 3 lots.

What the notice says

Tayside Contracts invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors to submit a completed Single Procurement Document (SPD) in connection with the proposed Subcontracting Framework for Works and Associated Services. The Framework is intended to provide a flexible, compliant and efficient route to market for subcontracted works and specialist services that supplement internal delivery capacity and support operational resilience across the organisation. This procurement will be conducted using the Restricted Procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procurement will be undertaken in two stages: - Stage 1 - Selection Stage (SPD): Applicants must complete the Single Procurement Document (SPD) and meet the minimum selection criteria. Responses will be evaluated to shortlist Applicants to proceed to the ITT stage. The Invitation to tender documents will not be issued at this stage. -Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT): Shortlisted Applicants will be invited to submit detailed technical and commercial tenders, including pricing, methodology and quality proposals, for evaluation and Framework appointment.

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. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.
  3. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Thursday 26 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Lot 4: Landscaping and Tree Surgery
What this lot covers

Provision of environmental and grounds maintenance services. Typical works include: -Tree felling, pruning, and maintenance -Vegetation control and clearance -Landscaping works and planting -Grounds maintenance support

Grounds maintenance and landscaping—
Lot 5: Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS) / Barrier Works
What this lot covers

Provision of installation and maintenance of safety barriers and restraint systems. Typical works include: -Installation and repair of crash barriers -Safety fencing systems -Inspection and maintenance of VRS systems -Replacement of damaged barriers

Construction, Highways and street lighting—
Lot 6: Fencing
What this lot covers

Provision of fencing and boundary works across operational sites. Typical works include: -Installation of security and boundary fencing -Repair and replacement of fencing -Gates and access control structures -Temporary fencing solutions

Construction—
Lot 1: Surfacing and Patching
What this lot covers

Provision of road surfacing and reinstatement works including carriageways, footways, and associated repairs. Typical works include: -Asphalt resurfacing and patching -Carriageway and footway repairs -Pothole repairs and reinstatement -Preparation works including milling and planing

Construction, Highways and street lighting—
Lot 2: Road Markings, Studs and High Friction Surfacing
What this lot covers

Provision of specialist road safety and marking services. Typical works include: -Road line marking and re-marking -Installation and maintenance of road studs -High friction surfacing applications -Removal of existing markings

Construction, Highways and street lighting—
Lot 3: Traffic Management
What this lot covers

Provision of temporary traffic management services to support works on roads and public highways. Typical works include: -Traffic management planning and design -Installation of temporary traffic controls (signals, signage, barriers) -Lane closures and diversions -Event and emergency traffic management

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Lot 7: Civils (Tier 1: > GBP250k)
What this lot covers

Delivery of large-scale civil engineering works. Typical works may include: -Road construction and reconstruction works -Major drainage and flood alleviation works -Earthworks, excavation and site preparation -Retaining walls and structural concrete works -Kerbing, footways and active travel infrastructure -Junction improvements and carriageway widening -Bridge-related ancillary civil engineering works -Public realm and infrastructure improvement projects -Utility diversions and associated reinstatement works -Other complex or high-value civil engineering projects

Construction—
Lot 8: Civils (Tier 2: GBP75k - GBP250k)
What this lot covers

Provision of medium-scale civil engineering works to support planned and reactive infrastructure operations. Typical works may include: -Road and footway construction and repairs -Drainage installation and repairs -Kerbing, edging and paving works -Concrete works and minor structures -Excavation, reinstatement and groundworks -Carriageway and infrastructure improvements -Traffic island and streetscape works -Culvert, channel and water management works -Public realm enhancement works -General civil engineering maintenance projects

Construction—
Lot 9: Civils (Tier 3: < GBP75k)
What this lot covers

Provision of smaller-scale civil engineering, maintenance and reactive works. Typical works may include: -Minor drainage repairs -Kerbing and patching works -Small-scale excavation and reinstatement -Footway and carriageway repairs -Concrete repairs and minor civils maintenance -Bollard, signage base and street furniture works -Utility reinstatement works -Small retaining structures and edging works -Emergency and reactive civils works -General minor civil engineering support services

Construction—

Timeline

  1. Prior information notice · notice 044134-2026
  2. Contract notice · notice 099130-2026

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From notice 044134-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 13 May 2026, last updated 20 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 20 October 2026.