CPU26-27-19 Preliminary Market Engagement Notice for Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Building Services Minor Works Open Framework

What this is

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is planning to procure a multi-lot minor works open framework covering roofing, specialist flooring, scaffolding, mechanical (air-conditioning, heating, plumbing), electrical, general minor works, fencing, and glazing services. This is a preliminary market engagement notice inviting suppliers to a 'Meet The Buyer' event to learn about the framework structure and procurement process.

Key points

• This is a preliminary market engagement notice (UK2), not a formal tender. The actual framework tender will be published later in 2026.
• Mandatory 'Meet The Buyer' event on 2 September 2026 at Blanco's Hotel, Port Talbot (9:30am–1:00pm) to discuss framework scope, lotting structure, and procurement process.
• Multi-lot open framework covering 9 categories: roofing, specialist flooring, scaffolding, mechanical (HVAC/heating/plumbing), electrical, general minor works (two tiers), fencing, and glazing.
• Framework contract runs 1 April 2027 to 28 March 2030 with extension options available until 30 March 2035.
• Estimated total value GBP 20 million (ex VAT). Social Value requirements will apply and will be discussed at the event.
• Registration deadline for the event is 1 September 2026; suppliers must book via the Business Wales events portal (max 2 attendees per company).

Who can bid

Companies involved in provision of roofing, specialist flooring, scaffolding, mechanical services (air-conditioning, heating, plumbing), electrical, general minor works, fencing, or glazing are invited to attend the pre-market engagement event. This is a preliminary notice; formal eligibility criteria will be set in the full tender.

Money

Estimated framework value: GBP 20,000,000 (excluding VAT) or GBP 24,000,000 (including VAT). Lot 6 covers general minor works below GBP 50,000; Lot 7 covers general minor works between GBP 50,000 and GBP 250,000.

How to submit

This is a preliminary market engagement notice. Suppliers must register interest by booking attendance at the 'Meet The Buyer' event via https://wales.business-events.org.uk/en/events/neath-port-talbot-council-supply-chain-event/ (maximum 2 attendees per business). Formal tender submission details will be provided when the framework goes live.

Clarifications

Contact Sue Davies, Principal Procurement Business Partner, at s.davies5@npt.gov.uk or Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, Civic Centre, Port Talbot SA13 1PJ. Deadline for clarifications on this notice is 1 September 2026.

Contract period

Framework contract period: 1 April 2027 to 28 March 2030 (3 years), with extension options available until 30 March 2035 (total potential duration 8 years).

Classification

CPV 45214200 — Construction work for school buildings 45215000 — Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniences45232141 — Heating works45260000 — Roof works and other special trade construction works45421100 — Installation of doors and windows and related components45430000 — Floor and wall covering work45300000 — Building installation work WalesBridgend and Neath Port Talbot