Valleys To Coast Contractors Framework - Pre-Market Engagement Notice
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What this is
Valleys to Coast Housing Limited is conducting pre-market engagement for a future multi-supplier, multi-lot Contractors Framework valued at GBP 246 million. The framework will support house building, regeneration, refurbishment, alterations, extensions, and associated works, structured into four lots based on unit volume (1–5, 6–15, 16–49, and 50+ units). Up to four contractors will be appointed per lot under a three-year framework with one-year extension option.
Key points
- This is a pre-market engagement notice only — not a formal tender. Registration deadline is 24 August 2026.
- Framework estimated value GBP 246 million, structured into four lots by unit volume (1–5, 6–15, 16–49, 50+ units).
- Contractors may bid for maximum two lots and be appointed to maximum two lots; up to four contractors per lot.
- Framework duration three years with one-year extension option; precise scope and contract terms to be confirmed at call-off stage.
- Participation open to SMEs, large enterprises, and VCSE; focus on local presence, technical experience, and social value.
- Call-off structure includes both direct single-source awards and competitive mini-tenders; no work volume or exclusivity guaranteed.
Who can bid
Participation open to small, medium, and large enterprises. Contractors may bid for a maximum of two lots and may be appointed to a maximum of two lots. Framework established for benefit of Valleys to Coast and wholly owned or controlled subsidiaries/group companies.
How it is scored
This is a pre-market engagement notice only; no formal evaluation criteria are specified. Future procurement will use competitive flexible procedure under Procurement Act 2023. Framework design will focus on local presence, technical experience, and social value.
Money
Estimated framework value GBP 246,000,000 (excluding VAT) / GBP 295,200,000 (including VAT). Up to four contractors appointed per lot; no guarantee of specific work volume or exclusivity.
How to submit
Register interest and provide feedback by 24 August 2026 by emailing Liam.davies@v2c.org.uk. This is information-gathering only and will not form part of formal evaluation or confer advantage/disadvantage in subsequent procurement.
Contract period
Framework duration proposed as three years (estimated 25 February 2027 to 25 February 2031), with option to extend for an additional year. Precise scope, responsibilities, design stage, contract form, pricing, and programme to be confirmed at call-off contract stage.
Classification
CPV 45000000 — Construction work United Kingdom
Published on Sell2Wales. The official notice is the authoritative version.