Subcontracting Framework for Works and Associated Services

What the buyer is asking for

Tayside Contracts invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors to submit a completed Single Procurement Document (SPD) in connection with the proposed Subcontracting Framework for Works and Associated Services. The Framework is intended to provide a flexible, compliant and efficient route to market for subcontracted works and specialist services that supplement internal delivery capacity and support operational resilience across the organisation. This procurement will be conducted using the Restricted Procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procurement will be undertaken in two stages: - Stage 1 - Selection Stage (SPD): Applicants must complete the Single Procurement Document (SPD) and meet the minimum selection criteria. Responses will be evaluated to shortlist Applicants to proceed to the ITT stage. The Invitation to tender documents will not be issued at this stage. -Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT): Shortlisted Applicants will be invited to submit detailed technical and commercial tenders, including pricing, methodology and quality proposals, for evaluation and Framework appointment.

9 lots

You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for all of them.

• Lot 4: Landscaping and Tree Surgery

  Provision of environmental and grounds maintenance services. Typical works include: -Tree felling, pruning, and maintenance -Vegetation control and clearance -Landscaping works and planting -Grounds maintenance support

• Lot 5: Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS) / Barrier Works

  Provision of installation and maintenance of safety barriers and restraint systems. Typical works include: -Installation and repair of crash barriers -Safety fencing systems -Inspection and maintenance of VRS systems -Replacement of damaged barriers

• Lot 6: Fencing

  Provision of fencing and boundary works across operational sites. Typical works include: -Installation of security and boundary fencing -Repair and replacement of fencing -Gates and access control structures -Temporary fencing solutions

• Lot 1: Surfacing and Patching

  Provision of road surfacing and reinstatement works including carriageways, footways, and associated repairs. Typical works include: -Asphalt resurfacing and patching -Carriageway and footway repairs -Pothole repairs and reinstatement -Preparation works including milling and planing

• Lot 2: Road Markings, Studs and High Friction Surfacing

  Provision of specialist road safety and marking services. Typical works include: -Road line marking and re-marking -Installation and maintenance of road studs -High friction surfacing applications -Removal of existing markings

• Lot 3: Traffic Management

  Provision of temporary traffic management services to support works on roads and public highways. Typical works include: -Traffic management planning and design -Installation of temporary traffic controls (signals, signage, barriers) -Lane closures and diversions -Event and emergency traffic management

• Lot 7: Civils (Tier 1: > GBP250k)

  Delivery of large-scale civil engineering works. Typical works may include: -Road construction and reconstruction works -Major drainage and flood alleviation works -Earthworks, excavation and site preparation -Retaining walls and structural concrete works -Kerbing, footways and active travel infrastructure -Junction improvements and carriageway widening -Bridge-related ancillary civil engineering works -Public realm and infrastructure improvement projects -Utility diversions and associated reinstatement works -Other complex or high-value civil engineering projects

• Lot 8: Civils (Tier 2: GBP75k - GBP250k)

  Provision of medium-scale civil engineering works to support planned and reactive infrastructure operations. Typical works may include: -Road and footway construction and repairs -Drainage installation and repairs -Kerbing, edging and paving works -Concrete works and minor structures -Excavation, reinstatement and groundworks -Carriageway and infrastructure improvements -Traffic island and streetscape works -Culvert, channel and water management works -Public realm enhancement works -General civil engineering maintenance projects

• Lot 9: Civils (Tier 3: < GBP75k)

  Provision of smaller-scale civil engineering, maintenance and reactive works. Typical works may include: -Minor drainage repairs -Kerbing and patching works -Small-scale excavation and reinstatement -Footway and carriageway repairs -Concrete repairs and minor civils maintenance -Bollard, signage base and street furniture works -Utility reinstatement works -Small retaining structures and edging works -Emergency and reactive civils works -General minor civil engineering support services

How contested is this?

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Timeline

2 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published17 days ago

   20 Oct 2026, 15:34 BST
2. Submission deadlinein 19 days

   26 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender

1. Pipeline or early engagement notice13 May 2026, 17:01 BST044134-2026
2. Tender notice20 Oct 2026, 15:34 BST099130-2026