Capital Works Framework

What the buyer is asking for

Bracknell Forest Council is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Open Framework for the provision of Capital Works, Planned Maintenance, Refurbishment, Lifecycle Replacement and Associated Construction Works across the Council’s operational and corporate property portfolio. The Framework will provide the Council with a flexible route to commission a range of construction-related works of varying size, complexity, value and risk profile across its estate. The Framework is intended to commence on 1 April 2027 and may operate for a maximum period of up to eight (8) years, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 provisions relating to Open Frameworks. The Council intends to appoint up to eight (8) suitably qualified and experienced contractors to the Framework.

How this is scored

Published by the buyer. A winning response is written to these weightings, not to the question.

• 55%qualityQualityTechnical questions
• 40%pricePricePrice element
• 5%qualitySocial ValueSocial value

How contested is this?

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Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice publishedyesterday

   1 Oct 2026, 12:37 BST
2. Clarification questions byin 41 days

   12 Nov 2026, 15:00 GMT
3. Submission deadlinein 55 days

   26 Nov 2026, 15:00 GMT
4. Award decision expected byin 113 days

   22 Jan 2027, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

3 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender

1. Notice published5 May 2026, 15:53 BST041174-2026
2. Notice published15 Jul 2026, 09:04 BST066539-2026
3. Tender notice1 Oct 2026, 12:37 BST092813-2026

Documents

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• Tender notice on Find a Tender