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Additional Information:

This procurement relates to the Preliminary Market Engagement Notice previously published on 2 February 2026 (Notice Reference: ocds-h6vhtk-061429). Suppliers may refer to the earlier notice for background information relating to the preliminary market engagement undertaken

Scope

Reference

DN805075

Description

Bracknell Forest Council is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Open Framework for the provision of Capital Works, Planned Maintenance, Refurbishment, Lifecycle Replacement and Associated Construction Works across the Council's operational and corporate property portfolio.

The Framework will provide the Council with a flexible route to commission a range of construction-related works of varying size, complexity, value and risk profile across its estate.

The Framework is intended to commence on 1 April 2027 and may operate for a maximum period of up to eight (8) years, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 provisions relating to Open Frameworks. The Council intends to appoint up to eight (8) suitably qualified and experienced contractors to the Framework.

Commercial tool

Establishes an open framework

A series of frameworks with substantially the same terms. Awarded suppliers are carried over and new suppliers can bid.

Total value (estimated)

• £80,000,000 excluding VAT
• £96,000,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 1 April 2027 to 1 April 2035
• 8 years, 1 day

Main procurement category

Works

CPV classifications

• 45000000 - Construction work
• 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Contract locations

• UKJ11 - Berkshire

Justification for not using lots

The

Framework

Open framework scheme end date (estimated)

1 April 2035

Maximum number of suppliers

8

Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Framework operation description

The Open Framework will be for a maximum term of 8 years (April 01, 2027 - 31 March 2035) and will be made up of a series of 3 successive framework as per below:

Framework 1 will last 3 years from the 1st of April 2027

Framework 2 will last 3 years from the 1st of April 2030

Framework 3 will last 2 years from the 1st of April 2033

Each successive framework will be reopened approximately 6 months prior to the expiry of the current framework.

Award method when using the framework

Either with or without competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

Establishing party only

Participation

Particular suitability

• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
• Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

12 November 2026, 3:00pm

Tender submission deadline

26 November 2026, 3:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

https://sebp.due-north.com/

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

22 January 2027

Recurring procurement

Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 October 2034

Award criteria

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Documents

Associated tender documents

https://sebp.due-north.com/

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Contracting authority

Bracknell Forest Borough Council

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJMT-6544-CVZD

Time Square

Bracknell

RG12 1JD

United Kingdom

Contact name: Procurement

Telephone: +44 1344354375

Email: Procurement.Team [at] Bracknell-Forest.gov.uk

Website: http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk

Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

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