Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1d-6304-7202-8b0b-dbdbf8849f2f/south-cambridgeshire-district-council-contractor-framework-small-medium-si

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# South Cambridgeshire District Council - Contractor framework - Small & Medium Sized Developments

[Cambridgeshire District Councils](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cambridgeshire-district-councils)

Estimated value

£20,000,000 to £50,000,000

Published

14 Feb 2018

Deadline

Closed

20 Mar 2017

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- 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.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

SCDC is looking for suitably qualified and experienced contractors to undertake the Design and Build Construction of residential dwellings of all tenure types including market sale and rent.

Therefore SCDC is looking to put in place a framework contract comprising of a number of contractors to enable competitive mini-competitions for each package of construction works.

The contract is for 3 year term with the option to extend each and every year for a further 1 year term at SCDC's discretion.

The SCDC estimated individual contract value is in the range of Â£2m to Â£5m dependent on the size of developments that come forward during the contract term. Please note that the OJEU contract value will take into account the partners estimated contract value that may choose to join during the term. The estimated total value for OJEU purposes is that the contract is unlikely to exceed Â£50m in total.

SCDC are the primary user of this contract however should the following partners wish to make use of the contract then they shall be able to at any time during the contract term:

- Cambridge City Council
- Cambridgeshire County Council

Please note South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge City Council has formed a Housing Development Agency known as the HDA. Should this body form its own legal status then it too will have the ability to use this contract.

## CPV classification

Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/160cc2cf-cfbb-4bc2-9a80-939917741b8c)

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