PS-Works: Public Sector Construction Works
For design and build, build only and refurbishment projects
Reference: SBS/18/DT/PZC/9332
Framework Agreement Description
The aim of the PS-Works: Public Sector Construction Works Framework Agreement is to provide the NHS and wider public sector clients with a compliant route to market for the provision of quality and value for money construction works projects from a mixture of tier 1 and regional contractors. The framework provides pricing structures such as overheads and profits, design fees and rate cards for members of staff and is suitable for design and build, build only and refurbishment projects. We have designed our frameworks with flexibility in mind. This includes providing flexible choice of contact terms, wider regionalised supplier base, clear pricing structure and collaborative framework terms using the FAC-1. This framework for construction works covers; all types of building and construction works; design works; alteration and refurbishment, which includes electrics and plumbing; works packages including demolition and remediation; as well as additional services that include planning application and full architectural design.
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Framework Agreement Information 
Who can take advantage of the framework agreement?
All Public Sector Organisations across the UK including NHS, Local Authorities, Universities, Schools, Housing Associations, Police, Blue Lights, Central Government and all third sector organisations.
What is the duration of the framework agreement?
17 December 2020 to 16 December 2023 - with the options to extend to 2027
Lot structure
The framework agreement has been broken down into the following Lots:
• Lot 1 - Public Sector and Healthcare: £0m - £2.5m (12 regions) - Maximum of 10 Contractors per region
• Lot 2 - Public Sector and Healthcare: £2.5m - £5m (12 regions) - Maximum of 10 Contractors per region
• Lot 3 - Public Sector: £5m - £15m (12 regions) - Maximum of 10 Contractors per region
• Lot 4 - Public Sector: £15m - £35m (national) - 8 Contractors
• Lot 5 - Public Sector: £35m+ (national) - 7 Contractors
In order to ensure a mixture of tier 1 and local contractors, bidders were resticted to be awarded onto two neighbouring lots only. As such we are able to offer a compliant route to market with suitably sized Contractors for for each value band. A list of each awarded contractor by lot and value band is seen below.
Scope of the framework agreement
• All types of building & construction works - Including, but not limited to new builds, refurbishments and associated mechanical, electrical, civil engineering and services works.
• Related design and other services as part of a design and build or construction only project.
• Alteration and refurbishment as well as building maintenance including modifications to the buildings which may include electrics, plumbing and waste connections; this could include upgrading existing services and carrying out any maintenance work and repairs.
• Enabling works packages which includes demolition, remediation, asbestos and contaminant handling, and civil engineering works that are necessary to the building project itself.
• Contractors are able to provide additional services that include but are not limited to a feasibility study, planning application, full architectural design, enabling works, site works, landscaping, and soft landings as part of a full turnkey package.
Framework Agreement Principles
The Framework is established under 8 core objectives which the Contractors are required to embrace and commit to the realisation of:
1. Social Value - NHS SBS and Participating Authorities have a universal and strong social conscience and have embraced the implications of the Social Value. Contractor(s) are expected to align to the principles, obligations and aspirations set out in the Social Value Act (2012) when delivering projects under the framework agreement, with
regards to their behaviour and culture in respect of Corporate Social Responsibility.
2. Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) - Encouraging the use of modern methods of construction in line with government strategies. Contractor(s) are expected to embrace MMC in line with all current and future government strategies to ensure works are completed more cost effectively, while also maintaining build quality.
3. Value for Money - Provide demonstrable value for money for public sector Participating Authorities including delivering projects on budget, on time and with additional added value through social commitments - As a minimum, contractors are required to deliver projects on budget and on time. However, the Framework will evidence value for money beyond this to include social value and long-term operational cost benefits.
4. Collaboration - Collaborative partnership between Contractors, NHS SBS and Participating Authorities to continuously improve processes and maximise long term investment within the public sector - NHS SBS will maximise the impact of the collective group of contractors, ranging in size and location across the UK. Contractors will have a wealth of lessons learned to help improve local competition mechanisms and maximise early involvement in projects.
5. Participating Authority Satisfaction - Provide guaranteed high-quality Participating Authority satisfaction to all public sector organisations and become the framework of choice for healthcare and wider public sector projects - Participating Authority satisfaction is essential to retain and attract Participating Authorities to the Framework.
6. Quality - Maximise innovation and best practice within the industry to maintain a quality driven agenda through all project stages - It is critical that all Projects are delivered to the exact quality specification requirements set out by the Participating Authority to minimise operational impact.
7. Procurement - Improve procurement processes by early, open, and transparent supply chain engagement including robust and well-defined processes and fair payment terms - To maintain fair and sustainable treatment of the supply chain and maximise efficiencies and innovation.
8. Integrated supply chain - The possibility to utilise NHS SBS's extensive range of complimentary frameworks to procure relevant goods and services. Including but not limited to Construction Consultancy Services, Hard and Soft FM, and Modular Buildings. We have an established, off the shelf supply chain in place within our current portfolio of frameworks which may be used by Principal Contractors and/or participating authorities.
Key benefits for our clients:
• OJEU Compliant
A detailed procurement exercise has taken place therefore no formal tendering is required, saving valuable time & money in the procurement process.
• Mini-Competitions
Ability to tailor individual requirements via the use of further competitions.
• Direct Award
The agreement allows all participating authorities to direct award if the conditions laid out in the framework agreement are met.
• Clear Pricing Structure
Clear regionalised pricing structure for Lots 1-3 and uniform national pricing structure for Lots 4 & 5.
• Form of Call-off Contract
The choice and flexibility to utilise a number of model form contracts such as JCT and NEC.
• Collaborative
The framework is built upon the FAC-1 Contract to ensure collaboration throughout.
• Local and National Contractors
The agreement allows for access to large national Contractors, but also a healthy number of regional SMEs to suit all types of construction projects.
• Government Strategy and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)
Support government strategy by ensuring that social value, sustainability and MMC are incorporated within the agreement to ensure best value is delivered.
• Construction Playbook
Although this framework agreement predates the Playbook, a number of the key themes we have introduced chime with the government's stated aims.
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Which suppliers are on the framework agreement?
Recom Solutions Limited | ||
Awarded Contractors by Lot
Awarded Contractors - LOT 1: Public Sector and Healthcare: £0M - £2.5M
Region | Contractors | Region | Contractors |
01. South West | MTX Contracts Ltd | 06. East Midlands | Ashe Construction Ltd |
01. South West | Speller Metcalfe Malvern Ltd | 06. East Midlands | Gelder Ltd |
01. South West | Stepnell | 06. East Midlands | G F Tomlinson Building Limited |
01. South West | TClarke Contracting Ltd | 06. East Midlands | J Tomlinson Limited |
02. South East | Ashe Construction Ltd | 06. East Midlands | MTX Contracts Ltd |
02. South East | Ark Build Plc | 06. East Midlands | R G Carter Cambridge Limited |
02. South East | Feltham Construction Ltd | 06. East Midlands | Stepnell |
02. South East | Logan Construction SE Ltd | 07. North West | City Build Manchester Limited |
02. South East | MTX Contracts Ltd | 07. North West | F Parkinson Ltd |
02. South East | Stepnell | 07. North West | H. Bell & Sons (Rochdale) Ltd |
02. South East | TClarke Contracting Ltd | 07. North West | John Turner Construction Group Ltd |
03. London | Ark Build Plc | 07. North West | Morris & Spottiswood Ltd |
03. London | Beardwell Construction Ltd | 07. North West | MTX Contracts Ltd |
03. London | Carmelcrest Limited | 07. North West | Recom Solutions Limited |
03. London | Conamar Building Services | 07. North West | Red Tree Building Contractors Ltd |
03. London | Logan Construction SE Ltd | 07. North West | TClarke Contracting Ltd |
03. London | MTX Contracts Ltd | 07. North West | Warden Construction Limited |
03. London | TClarke Contracting Ltd | 08. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | F Parkinson Ltd |
04. Eastern England | Ashe Construction Ltd | 08. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | Gelder Ltd |
04. Eastern England | Beardwell Construction Ltd | 08. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | G F Tomlinson Building Limited |
04. Eastern England | Carmelcrest Limited | 08. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | J Tomlinson Limited |
04. Eastern England | Conamar Building Services | 08. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | Morris & Spottiswood Ltd |
04. Eastern England | Coulson & Son Ltd | 08. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | MTX Contracts Ltd |
04. Eastern England | MTX Contracts Ltd | 08. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | R G Carter Cambridge Limited |
04. Eastern England | Pentaco Construction Ltd | 08. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | Red Tree Building Contractors Ltd |
04. Eastern England | R G Carter Cambridge Limited | 08. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | Sewell Construction Ltd |
04. Eastern England | SEH French Limited | 08. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | TClarke Contracting Ltd |
04. Eastern England | TClarke Contracting Ltd | 09. North East | F Parkinson Ltd |
05. West Midlands | G F Tomlinson Building Limited | 09. North East | J Tomlinson Limited |
05. West Midlands | J Tomlinson Limited | 09. North East | Morris & Spottiswood Ltd |
05. West Midlands | MTX Contracts Ltd | 09. North East | MTX Contracts Ltd |
05. West Midlands | Seddon Construction Ltd | 10. Wales | MPH Construction |
05. West Midlands | Speller Metcalfe Malvern Ltd | 10. Wales | MTX Contracts Ltd |
05. West Midlands | Stepnell | 10. Wales | Read Construction |
05. West Midlands | TClarke Contracting Ltd | 10. Wales | Red Tree Building Contractors Ltd |
11. Scotland | Morris & Spottiswood Ltd |
Awarded Contractors - LOT 2: Public Sector and Healthcare: £2.5m - £5m
Region | Contractors | Region | Contractors |
01. South West | Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd | 06. East Midlands | Ashe Construction Ltd |
01. South West | MTX Contracts Ltd | 06. East Midlands | G F Tomlinson Building Limited |
01. South West | Speller Metcalfe Malvern Ltd | 06. East Midlands | Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd |
01. South West | Stepnell | 06. East Midlands | J Tomlinson Limited |
01. South West | Wates Construction Ltd | 06. East Midlands | MTX Contracts Ltd |
02. South East | Ark Build Plc | 06. East Midlands | R G Carter Cambridge Limited |
02. South East | Ashe Construction Ltd | 06. East Midlands | Seddon Construction Ltd |
02. South East | Baxall Construction Limited | 06. East Midlands | Stepnell |
02. South East | Feltham Construction Ltd | 06. East Midlands | Wates Construction Ltd |
02. South East | Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd | 07. North West | Caddick Construction Limited |
02. South East | Logan Construction SE Ltd | 07. North West | Conlon Construction Ltd |
02. South East | MTX Contracts Ltd | 07. North West | Eric Wright Construction Limited |
02. South East | Stepnell | 07. North West | F Parkinson Ltd |
02. South East | Wates Construction Ltd | 07. North West | Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd |
03. London | Ark Build Plc | 07. North West | Morris & Spottiswood Ltd |
03. London | Beardwell Construction Ltd | 07. North West | P Casey & Co Ltd |
03. London | Conamar Building Services | 07. North West | Seddon Construction Ltd |
03. London | Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd | 07. North West | Warden Construction Limited |
03. London | Logan Construction SE Ltd | 07. North West | Wates Construction Ltd |
03. London | MTX Contracts Ltd | 08. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | Caddick Construction Limited |
03. London | Wates Construction Ltd | 08. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | F Parkinson Ltd |
04. Eastern England | Ashe Construction Ltd | 08. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | G F Tomlinson Building Limited |
04. Eastern England | Beardwell Construction Ltd | 08. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | Henry Boot Construction Limited |
04. Eastern England | Conamar Building Services | 08. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd |
04. Eastern England | Coulson & Son Ltd | 08. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | J Tomlinson Limited |
04. Eastern England | Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd | 08. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | Morris & Spottiswood Ltd |
04. Eastern England | MTX Contracts Ltd | 08. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | P Casey & Co Ltd |
04. Eastern England | Pentaco Construction Ltd | 08. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | Seddon Construction Ltd |
04. Eastern England | R G Carter Cambridge Limited | 08. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | Wates Construction Ltd |
04. Eastern England | The Barnes Group Limited t/a Barnes Construction | 09. North East | Esh Construction Ltd |
04. Eastern England | Wates Construction Ltd | 09. North East | Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd |
05. West Midlands | G F Tomlinson Building Limited | 09. North East | J Tomlinson Limited |
05. West Midlands | Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd | 09. North East | Morris & Spottiswood Ltd |
05. West Midlands | J Tomlinson Limited | 09. North East | MTX Contracts Ltd |
05. West Midlands | MTX Contracts Ltd | 09. North East | Wates Construction Ltd |
05. West Midlands | Red Tree Building Contractors Ltd | 10. Wales | Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd |
05. West Midlands | Speller Metcalfe Malvern Ltd | 10. Wales | MTX Contracts Ltd |
05. West Midlands | Stepnell | 10. Wales | Read Construction |
05. West Midlands | Wates Construction Ltd | 10. Wales | Wates Construction Ltd |
11. Scotland | Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd | ||
11. Scotland | Morris & Spottiswood Ltd | ||
11. Scotland | Sharkey | ||
11. Scotland | Wates Construction Ltd |
Awarded Contractors - LOT 3: Public Sector: £5m - £15m
Region | Contractors | Region | Contractors |
01. South West | BAM | 06. East Midlands | BAM |
01. South West | Bowmer + Kirkland Limited | 06. East Midlands | Bowmer + Kirkland Limited |
01. South West | Galliford Try Construction Limited | 06. East Midlands | Galliford Try Construction Limited |
01. South West | Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd | 06. East Midlands | GMI Construction Group PLC |
01. South West | Kier Construction Limited | 06. East Midlands | Henry Boot Construction Limited |
01. South West | Morgan Sindall Construction | 06. East Midlands | Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd |
01. South West | Pellikaan Construction Ltd | 06. East Midlands | Kier Construction Limited |
01. South West | Rydon Construction Limited | 06. East Midlands | Morgan Sindall |
01. South West | Skanska Construction UK Ltd | 06. East Midlands | Pellikaan Construction Ltd |
01. South West | Wates Construction Ltd | 06. East Midlands | Wates Construction Ltd |
02. South East | BAM | 07. North West | BAM |
02. South East | Bowmer + Kirkland Limited | 07. North West | Bowmer + Kirkland Limited |
02. South East | Galliford Try Construction Limited | 07. North West | Caddick Construction Limited |
02. South East | Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd | 07. North West | Conlon Construction Ltd |
02. South East | Kier Construction Limited | 07. North West | Galliford Try Construction Limited |
02. South East | Morgan Sindall | 07. North West | GMI Construction Group PLC |
02. South East | Pellikaan Construction Ltd | 07. North West | Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd |
02. South East | Rydon Construction Limited | 07. North West | Kier Construction Limited |
02. South East | Skanska Construction UK Ltd | 07. North West | Morgan Sindall |
02. South East | Wates Construction Ltd | 07. North West | Wates Construction Ltd |
03. London | BAM | 8. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | BAM |
03. London | Bowmer + Kirkland Limited | 8. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | Bowmer + Kirkland Limited |
03. London | Galliford Try Construction Limited | 8. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | Caddick Construction Limited |
03. London | Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd | 8. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | Galliford Try Construction Limited |
03. London | Kier Construction Limited | 08. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | GMI Construction Group PLC |
03. London | Morgan Sindall | 08. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | Henry Boot Construction Limited |
03. London | Pellikaan Construction Ltd | 08. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd |
03. London | Rydon Construction Limited | 08. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | Kier Construction Limited |
03. London | Skanska Construction UK Ltd | 08. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | Morgan Sindall |
03. London | Wates Construction Ltd | 08. Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire | Wates Construction Ltd |
04. Eastern England | BAM | 09. North East | BAM |
04. Eastern England | Bowmer + Kirkland Limited | 09. North East | Bowmer + Kirkland Limited |
04. Eastern England | Galliford Try Construction Limited | 09. North East | Esh Construction Ltd |
04. Eastern England | Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd | 09. North East | Galliford Try Construction Limited |
04. Eastern England | Kier Construction Limited | 09. North East | GMI Construction Group PLC |
04. Eastern England | Pellikaan Construction Ltd | 09. North East | Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd |
04. Eastern England | Morgan Sindall | 09. North East | Kier Construction Limited |
04. Eastern England | Skanska Construction UK Ltd | 09. North East | Morgan Sindall |
04. Eastern England | Barnes Construction | 09. North East | Pellikaan Construction Ltd |
04. Eastern England | Wates Construction Ltd | 09. North East | Wates Construction Ltd |
05. West Midlands | BAM | 10. Wales | BAM |
05. West Midlands | Bowmer + Kirkland Limited | 10. Wales | Galliford Try Construction Limited |
05. West Midlands | Galliford Try Construction Limited | 10. Wales | Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd |
05. West Midlands | GMI Construction Group PLC | 10. Wales | Kier Construction Limited |
05. West Midlands | Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd | 10. Wales | Morgan Sindall |
05. West Midlands | Kier Construction Limited | 10. Wales | Wates Construction Ltd |
05. West Midlands | Morgan Sindall | 11. Scotland | BAM |
05. West Midlands | Pellikaan Construction Ltd | 11. Scotland | Bowmer + Kirkland Limited |
05. West Midlands | Skanska Construction UK Ltd | 11. Scotland | Galliford Try Construction Limited |
05. West Midlands | Wates Construction Ltd | 11. Scotland | Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd |
11. Scotland | Kier Construction Limited | ||
11. Scotland | Morgan Sindall | ||
11. Scotland | Pellikaan Construction Ltd | ||
11. Scotland | Sharkey | ||
11. Scotland | Wates Construction Ltd |
Awarded Contractors - LOT 4: Public Sector: £15m - £35m
Region | Contractors |
National | BAM |
National | Galliford Try Construction Limited |
National | John Graham Construction Limited |
National | John Sisk & Son Limited |
National | Kier Construction Limited |
National | McLaughlin & Harvey |
National | Morgan Sindall |
National | VINCI Construction UK Limited |
Awarded Contractors - LOT 5: Public Sector: £35m+
Region | Contractors |
National | Balfour Beatty |
National | Bouygues UK |
National | John Graham Construction Limited |
National | John Sisk & Son Limited |
National | McLaren Construction Ltd |
National | McLaughlin & Harvey |
National | VINCI Construction UK Limited |
PS-Works - Framework Managers
Steve Garner | Anjub Ali | Hanan Jama |
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