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Capital Construction Framework for Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) and Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB).

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Deadline
27 days left
April 23, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
025061-2026
Value
£120,000,000
Location
Wales, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 19, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 16, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 23, 2026

Contract Start Date

April 04, 2027

Budget
£120,000,000
Duration
48 months
Location
Wales
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) and Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) intend to establish a new Capital Construction Framework to support capital projects valued up to £7 million. This framework aims to enhance the Health Boards' ability to manage and deliver their capital programmes, reduce reliance on external public-sector frameworks, develop a regional supply chain and contractor base, reduce procurement timescales, and improve delivery confidence in terms of time, cost, and quality for enhanced patient outcomes in South West Wales.The framework will support digital construction methods and encourage the adoption of modern methods of construction (MMC) where appropriate. Social value, sustainable procurement, and foundational economy principles will be integrated into the framework, with a focus on ethical employment, decarbonisation, SME participation, and alignment with the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.This Planned Procurement Notice is issued to alert the market to this upcoming opportunity and stimulate early contractor engagement.A Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) will follow, setting out the structure of each Lot and the maximum number of contractors to be appointed. Only the highest-scoring bidders from the PQQ stage will be invited to tender. All tender documentation will be issued via the eTender Wales portal.All call-off contracts issued under the framework for SBUHB will be governed by the NEC4 Model Form of contract (Options A and C), with NHS Wales Standard Terms and Conditions for works valued up to £25k.Call-off contracts issued under the framework for HDUHB will be governed by the JCT Contract, NEC4 Model Form of contract (Options A and C), with NHS Wales Standard Terms and Conditions for works valued up to £25k.The framework is being developed in alignment with current procurement legislation, particularly the Procurement Act 2023 and its focus on transparency, value, and innovation.The proposed lots are:LOT A – Swansea Bay University Health BoardLOT B – Hwyel Dda University Health Board- Lot 1.A / Lot 1.B Multi-Disciplinary & Modernisation Works (SME Focus): Value Threshold £0 - £25,000 (Rotational Procurement Route, up to 3 contractors per region). - Lot 2.A / Lot 2.B: Value Threshold £25,000 - £500,000 (Rotational Procurement Route, up to 4 contractors per region).- Lot 3.A / Lot 3.B: Value Threshold £500,000 - £2,000,000 (Rotational with Option to Mini-Comp (Commercial Only) Procurement Route, up to 4 contractors per region).- Lot 4.A / Lot 4.B: Value Threshold £2,000,000 - £4,000,000 (Mini-Comp (Commercial Only) Procurement Route, up to 4 contractors per region).- Lot 5 - Regional Lot (5A/5B): Value Threshold £4,000,000 - £7,000,000 (Mini-Competition (cost/quality) up to 6 contractors per region).Contractors may submit bids for multiple Lots. However, Lot 1 (Multi-Disciplinary and Modernisation Works – SME Focus) is a standalone arrangement. Contractors bidding for Lot 1 will not be eligible to bid for Lots 2, 3,4, or 5. Contract Duration:4 Years + 1+1 (potential for two one-year extensions).Target Commencement Date: 01st October 2026.Please note that the timescales are indicative and subject to change – tender documentation is NOT available at this time.If you have any questions, please contact: Shannon.Mason@wales.nhs.uk

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Requirements & Qualifications

19 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (11)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (3)
Technical (3)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS11
--A Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) will follow.
--All tender documentation will be issued via the eTender Wales portal.
--Bidders must adhere to the procurement legislation, particularly the Procurement Act 2023.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific exclusion grounds are detailed in this notice, but will be outlined in the forthcoming PQQ.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Contractors may submit bids for multiple Lots.
--Contractors bidding for Lot 1 will not be eligible to bid for Lots 2, 3, 4, or 5.
--Only the highest-scoring bidders from the PQQ stage will be invited to tender.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--The framework will support digital construction methods.
--The framework will encourage the adoption of modern methods of construction (MMC) where appropriate.
--Bidders will need to demonstrate capability to deliver projects within the specified value thresholds for each Lot.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific financial requirements are detailed in this notice, but will be outlined in the forthcoming PQQ.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender notice presents a comprehensive framework for capital construction projects with clear lotting and value indications. However, it is a planned procurement notice, with detailed documentation to follow.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The notice generally adheres to procurement regulations, indicating compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. The CPV code is appropriate, and the procedure is clearly stated as open. No disputes are reported. Deadlines are provided, though the submission deadline may be tight given the subsequent PQQ stage. The lack of specific exclusion grounds in this notice, to be detailed later, slightly impacts this score.

Clarity80/100

The description provides a good overview of the framework's objectives, scope, and intentions, including digital and modern construction methods. The lotting structure and value thresholds are clearly defined. However, the absence of specific evaluation criteria at this stage and the lack of content in available documents limit clarity.

Missing evaluation criteria
No document content available
Completeness70/100

Key information such as the title, reference number, organization, estimated value, contract duration, and submission deadline are present. The description outlines the purpose and structure well, including lotting. However, essential details like specific exclusion grounds, financial requirements, and definitive evaluation criteria are deferred to the forthcoming PQQ, making this notice incomplete on its own.

No specific exclusion grounds detailed
No financial requirements detailed
Fairness85/100

The tender appears fair by dividing the work into multiple lots with distinct value thresholds, allowing for SME participation (Lot 1). The use of e-procurement (eTender Wales portal) is positive. The estimated value is disclosed. The process of inviting only highest-scoring bidders from the PQQ to tender is standard for a framework. No specific requirements tailored to individual companies are apparent.

Practicality65/100

The notice mentions that all tender documentation will be issued via the eTender Wales portal, implying e-submission. The contract start date is provided, and financing information is implied by the value. However, the submission deadline of April 23, 2026, for a notice issued on March 19, 2026, is quite short, especially before a PQQ is issued. The lack of readily available tender documents (URL) also affects practicality at this stage.

Tight submission deadline
No document URL
Data Consistency90/100

The core information such as title, reference, organization, value, and dates are consistently populated. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. The relationship between the contract start date (2027-04-04) and the submission deadline (2026-04-23) is logical. The inclusion of CPV and NUTS codes adds to data consistency.

Sustainability50/100

The description explicitly mentions integrating social value, sustainable procurement, and foundational economy principles, including ethical employment, decarbonisation, and SME participation, aligning with the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. However, the notice does not explicitly state 'green procurement' as a distinct category, nor does it confirm EU funding, and innovation is mentioned but not detailed as a core criterion in this notice.

Not explicitly marked as 'green procurement'
No confirmation of EU funding

Strengths

Clear lotting structure with value thresholds
Explicit mention of social value and sustainability goals
Use of e-procurement portal
Comprehensive description of framework objectives

Concerns

Lack of detailed documentation and evaluation criteria at this stage
Tight submission deadline for a preliminary notice
Specific financial and exclusion grounds deferred to PQQ

Recommendations

1. Provide clear evaluation criteria alongside the forthcoming PQQ.
2. Ensure adequate time for potential bidders to prepare PQQ responses after its release.
3. Consider including more explicit details on how innovation will be assessed.

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