Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcb-cf98-72e1-8001-303277edaf9d/construction-framework-2025 [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBrestricted procedureSuitable for SMEs # Construction Framework 2025 [Department for Education](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-education) Estimated value £15,400,000,000 Published 14 Apr 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Split into 10 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The Department for Education (DfE) is establishing a Construction Framework comprising of 2 Value Bands and 10 Lots, titled Construction Framework 2025 (CF25). CF25 will operate as a closed Framework under the Procurement Act 2023. CF25 will support the DfE's educational infrastructure delivery programmes and related initiatives, including the design and build of educational facilities such as schools, academies, university technical colleges, sixth-form colleges, and further education colleges. CF25 will also be available to public bodies beyond the DfE (as detailed in the Tender Notice) for education schemes and ancillary facilities, with all call-offs under the overall supervision of DfE. CF25 will be accessible to all Responsible Bodies including Local Authorities in England. Key Details: Term: 6 years, with the option to extend for up to 2 additional years (1 + 1), from the date the Framework Agreements are entered into. Total Value: £15.4 billion, across 2 value bands and 10 Lots. For each contract (Lot), the contract signed date and contract start date have been recorded as the date on which the first supplier contracts in that Lot were dated. ## CPV classification Building fittingsPrefabricated buildingsConstruction workArchitectural and related servicesEngineering services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-04e992-2026-04-14T15:01:39+01:00 [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-04e992-2026-04-14T15:01:39+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileDepartment for Education: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-education)[SectorMore Construction materials & structures tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-materials) ## More tenders like this [Installation of new security modular building, College of Policing Ryton College of Policing Limited 20 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-32cd-7124-ac87-9d0f672ca083/installation-of-new-security-modular-building-college-of-policing-ryton)[Poplar HARCA Fire Remedial Works Contract Poplar HARCA 33 days left 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-798b-7081-a882-9942792997da/poplar-harca-fire-remedial-works-contract)[CPU 8630 Supply of Ironmongery & Fixings Nottingham City Council 37 days left 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-82f6-70b5-b72c-0a0dfe2627cc/cpu-8630-supply-of-ironmongery-fixings)[Fairhive - Materials Procurement - PME Echelon Consultancy 20 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1449c-85bc-7012-9ded-8a4264887781/fairhive-materials-procurement-pme)[Boilers – Výstavba, dodávka a uvedení do provozu biomasového kotle K2 Environmental Energy, s.r.o. 32 days left 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fd5f-718b-87f1-b9441c062b56/czechia-boilers-vystavba-dodavka-a-uvedeni-do-provozu-biomasoveho-kotle-k2)[Modular and portable buildings – Portable Office Units for Hlíð Nursing Home Framkvæmdasýslan - Ríkiseignir 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-ff30-71f8-bd1e-134a203b66f0/iceland-modular-and-portable-buildings-portable-office-units-for-hlid-nursin)