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Construction Contract Leads

Scope

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 [at] wales.nhs.uk

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)

• £10,000,000 excluding VAT
• £120,000,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Main procurement category

Works

CPV classifications

• 45000000 - Construction work

Contract locations

• UKL - Wales

Not the same for all lots

Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.

Lot 1A. Lot 1A: Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) Multi-Disciplinary & Modernisation Works (SME Focus)

Description

OT 1.A – SBUHB region. In order to preserve the intended purpose of this entry-level Lot, it will be exclusively for SMEs. Larger contractors appointed to Lots 2–5 will not be permitted to compete for these works

Lot value (estimated)

• £25,000 excluding VAT
• £30,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

• 5 April 2027 to 4 April 2031
• Possible extension to 4 April 2033
• 6 years

Description of possible extension:

The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 1B. Lot 1B: Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) Multi-Disciplinary & Modernisation Works

Description

In order to preserve the intended purpose of this entry-level Lot, it will be exclusively for SMEs. Larger contractors appointed to Lots 2–5 will not be permitted to compete for these works. This approach ensures a clear outline of responsibilities and maintains the appropriateness of contractor scale for the nature of the projects within this Lot.

Lot value (estimated)

• £25,000 excluding VAT
• £29,999.97 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

• 5 April 2027 to 4 April 2031
• Possible extension to 4 April 2033
• 6 years

Description of possible extension:

The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 2A. Lot 2A: Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB)

Description

LOT 2.A – SBUHB region. Value Threshold : £25,000 - £500,000

Number of Contractors: Up to 4

Procurement Route – rotational call off

Lot value (estimated)

• £500,000 excluding VAT
• £599,999.99 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

• 5 April 2027 to 4 April 2031
• Possible extension to 4 April 2033
• 6 years

Description of possible extension:

The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 2B. Lot 2B: Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB)

Description

LOT 2.B – HDUHB region. Value Threshold : £25,000 - £500,000

Number of Contractors: Up to 4

Procurement Route – rotational call off

Lot value (estimated)

• £500,000 excluding VAT
• £600,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

• 5 April 2027 to 4 April 2031
• Possible extension to 4 April 2033
• 6 years

Description of possible extension:

The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years.

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 3A. Lot 3A: Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB)

Description

LOT 3.A – SBUHB region. Value Threshold : £500,000 – £2,000,000

Number of Contractors: Up to 4

Procurement Route – rotational call off with an option to issue a mini-competition (cost only).

Call-Off Contracts under Lot 3 will be awarded by way of rotation. Upon establishment of the Framework Agreement, the rotational order will be determined by the final tender ranking achieved in the procurement process. The highest ranked supplier will be offered the first Call-Off Contract, followed by the next ranked supplier, and so on.

Upon completion of one full rotation of all appointed Framework Suppliers, the Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to undertake a cost-only mini-competition involving all suppliers appointed to Lot 3. Suppliers will be invited to submit a tender based on competitive cost and programme. As part of this exercise, suppliers will also be required to provide a statement outlining how they will implement the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 goals within the delivery of the Call-Off Contract.

Award following such mini-competition will be made to the supplier submitting the most economically advantageous offer based on cost and programme.

Following completion of the cost-only mini-competition, the call-off award process will revert to the established rotational order.

The Authority reserves the right not to undertake such mini-competition and to continue with rotational awards.

Lot value (estimated)

• £2,000,000 excluding VAT
• £2,400,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

• 5 April 2027 to 4 April 2031
• Possible extension to 4 April 2033
• 6 years

Description of possible extension:

The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years.

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 3B. Lot 3B: Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB)

Description

LOT 3.B – HDUHB region. Value Threshold : £500,000 – £2,000,000

Number of Contractors: Up to 4

Procurement Route – rotational call off with an option to issue a mini-competition (cost only).

Call-Off Contracts under Lot 3 will be awarded by way of rotation. Upon establishment of the Framework Agreement, the rotational order will be determined by the final tender ranking achieved in the procurement process. The highest ranked supplier will be offered the first Call-Off Contract, followed by the next ranked supplier, and so on.

Upon completion of one full rotation of all appointed Framework Suppliers, the Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to undertake a cost-only mini-competition involving all suppliers appointed to Lot 3. Suppliers will be invited to submit a tender based on competitive cost and programme. As part of this exercise, suppliers will also be required to provide a statement outlining how they will implement the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 goals within the delivery of the Call-Off Contract.

Award following such mini-competition will be made to the supplier submitting the most economically advantageous offer based on cost and programme.

Following completion of the cost-only mini-competition, the call-off award process will revert to the established rotational order.

The Authority reserves the right not to undertake such mini-competition and to continue with rotational awards.

Lot value (estimated)

• £2,000,000 excluding VAT
• £2,400,000.01 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

• 5 April 2027 to 4 April 2031
• Possible extension to 4 April 2033
• 6 years

Description of possible extension:

The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years.

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 4A. Lot 4A: Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB).

Description

LOT 4A – SBUHB region.Value Threshold : £2,000,000-£4,000,000

Number of Contractors: Up to 6

Procurement Route: Mini-Competition based on Cost and Quality.

Call-Off Contracts under Lot 4 will be awarded by way of mini-competition.

All Framework Suppliers appointed to Lot 4 will be invited to submit a cost-only tender response for each Call-Off requirement. Submissions will comprise:

• A priced submission;

• A programme for delivery;

• A statement detailing how the supplier will implement the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 goals in the delivery of the Call-Off Contract; and

• A statement outlining the Social Value commitments applicable to the specific requirement.

Award will be made to the supplier submitting the most economically advantageous offer based on cost and programme, subject to compliance with the Framework requirements.

Lot value (estimated)

• £4,000,000 excluding VAT
• £4,800,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

• 5 April 2027 to 4 April 2031
• Possible extension to 4 April 2033
• 6 years

Description of possible extension:

The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years.

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 4B. Lot 4B: Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB)

Description

LOT 4B – HDUHB region. Value Threshold : £2,000,000-£4,000,000

Number of Contractors: Up to 6

Procurement Route: Mini-Competition based on Cost and Quality.

Call-Off Contracts under Lot 4 will be awarded by way of mini-competition.

All Framework Suppliers appointed to Lot 4 will be invited to submit a cost-only tender response for each Call-Off requirement. Submissions will comprise:

• A priced submission;

• A programme for delivery;

• A statement detailing how the supplier will implement the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 goals in the delivery of the Call-Off Contract; and

• A statement outlining the Social Value commitments applicable to the specific requirement.

Award will be made to the supplier submitting the most economically advantageous offer based on cost and programme, subject to compliance with the Framework requirements.

Lot value (estimated)

• £3,999,999.99 excluding VAT
• £4,800,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

• 5 April 2027 to 4 April 2031
• Possible extension to 4 April 2033
• 6 years

Description of possible extension:

The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years.

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 5A. 5A: Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB)

Description

LOT 5A – SBUHB region. Value Threshold : £4,000,000-£7,000,000

Number of Contractors: Up to 6

Procurement Route: Mini-Competition based on Cost and Quality.

Call-Off Contracts under Lot 5 will be awarded by way of full mini-competition.

All Framework Suppliers appointed to Lot 5 will be invited to submit a tender response for each Call-Off requirement.

Award will be made to the supplier submitting the highest scoring bid, based on a combination of cost and quality criteria.

The specific award criteria and weightings applicable to each Call-Off Contract will be detailed within the mini-competition documentation.

Note: For all Lots, in genuine and unforeseen urgent circumstances affecting patient care, the Authority may implement a direct award to the highest ranked supplier at the tender stage.

Lot value (estimated)

• £7,000,000 excluding VAT
• £8,399,999.99 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

• 5 April 2027 to 4 April 2031
• Possible extension to 4 April 2033
• 6 years

Description of possible extension:

The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years.

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 5B. Lot 5B: Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB)

Description

LOT 5B – HDUHB region. Value Threshold : £4,000,000-£7,000,000

Number of Contractors: Up to 6

Procurement Route: Mini-Competition based on Cost and Quality.

Call-Off Contracts under Lot 5 will be awarded by way of full mini-competition.

All Framework Suppliers appointed to Lot 5 will be invited to submit a tender response for each Call-Off requirement.

Award will be made to the supplier submitting the highest scoring bid, based on a combination of cost and quality criteria.

The specific award criteria and weightings applicable to each Call-Off Contract will be detailed within the mini-competition documentation.

Note: For all Lots, in genuine and unforeseen urgent circumstances affecting patient care, the Authority may implement a direct award to the highest ranked supplier at the tender stage.

Lot value (estimated)

• £7,000,000 excluding VAT
• £8,400,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

• 5 April 2027 to 4 April 2031
• Possible extension to 4 April 2033
• 6 years

Description of possible extension:

The Health Board reserves the option to extend the contract for a further 1+1 years.

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Framework

Open framework scheme end date (estimated)

1 October 2033

Maximum number of suppliers

Unlimited

Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Framework operation description

LOT A – Swansea Bay University Health Board LOT 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).

Award method when using the framework

With competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

Establishing party only

Participation

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation

Lot 2A. Lot 2A: Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB)

Lot 2B. Lot 2B: Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB)

Lot 3A. Lot 3A: Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB)

Lot 3B. Lot 3B: Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB)

Lot 4A. Lot 4A: Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB).

Lot 4B. Lot 4B: Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB)

Lot 5A. 5A: Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB)

Lot 5B. Lot 5B: Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB)

Bidders must score 51 or more on the First Report Credit Check to be eligible for tender participation and contract award.

Technical ability conditions of participation

Lot 1A. Lot 1A: Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) Multi-Disciplinary & Modernisation Works (SME Focus)

Lot 1B. Lot 1B: Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) Multi-Disciplinary & Modernisation Works

Lot 2B. Lot 2B: Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB)

see criterions

Lot 2A. Lot 2A: Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB)

Lot 3A. Lot 3A: Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB)

Lot 5A. 5A: Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB)

Lot 5B. Lot 5B: Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB)

See criterions

Lot 3B. Lot 3B: Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB)

Outlined in SQ & ITT.

Lot 4A. Lot 4A: Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB).

See criterions.

Lot 4B. Lot 4B: Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB)

See Criterions

Submission

Enquiry deadline

27 March 2026, 12:00am

Tender submission deadline

24 April 2026, 12:00am

Submission address and any special instructions

Authority (SBUHB) is using eTenderwales() to carry out this procurement process

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

21 September 2026

Award criteria

Lot 1A. Lot 1A: Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) Multi-Disciplinary & Modernisation Works (SME Focus)

Lot 1B. Lot 1B: Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) Multi-Disciplinary & Modernisation Works

Lot 2A. Lot 2A: Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB)

Lot 2B. Lot 2B: Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB)

Lot 3B. Lot 3B: Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB)

Lot 4A. Lot 4A: Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB).

Lot 5A. 5A: Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB)

Lot 5B. Lot 5B: Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB)

Lot 3A. Lot 3A: Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB)

Lot 4B. Lot 4B: Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB)

Other information

Applicable trade agreements

• Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contracting authority

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN

4-5 Charnwood Court,

Cardiff

CF14 3UZ

United Kingdom

Contact name: Shannon Mason

Email: shannon.mason [at] wales.nhs.uk

Website:

Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales