Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c53-f1a7-721e-b78c-95bcd692c096/labour-only-framework closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Labour Only Framework [Stoke-on-Trent City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/stoke-on-trent-city-council) Estimated value £3,900,000 Published 30 Jul 2020 Deadline Closed 26 Aug 2020 ## 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender A labour only framework is being procured to support Unitas's employed operatives in the delivery of its responsive repairs during periods of peak demand. Contractors on this framework will be utilised on a labour only basis and paid on an agreed day rate. Contractors' day rates will include transport and any other overheads. Material costs will be covered by Unitas. There are five Lots which make up this framework and bidders can bid for any number of lots. Three contractors will be appointed to each lot except Labourer which will only have two. Lot 1: Electrician (3 contractors) Lot 2: Gas Engineer (3 contractors) Lot 3: Joiner (3 contractors) Lot 4: Labourer (2 contractors) Lot 5: Plumber (3 contractors) The framework is expected to be operational from 2 January 2021. The initial term of the framework is two years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. Full details are available via ProContract tendering system. ## CPV classification Construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5158f05b-aac2-4364-916a-d3a6043be1b3) 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](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Stoke-on-Trent City Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/stoke-on-trent-city-council) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Boiler chemical and Softener Services · Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1539a-d092-736b-88d2-6bdc251cddb6/boiler-chemical-and-softener-services) [Motorway construction works – A02 Süd Autobahn, INSB V03 - V04.2, AB-Km 339,70 - AB-Km 342,58 - Instandsetzung Straße und Brücke · Autobahnen- und Schnellstraßen-Finanzierungs-Aktiengesellschaft · 3 days left · 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-585a-70dc-aba4-2c3f03da9015/austria-motorway-construction-works-a02-sud-autobahn-insb-v03-v042-ab-k) [Firefighting equipment installation work – Schaumlöschanlage (VE067), CVK, DHZC · Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin · 2 days left · 21 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-b929-71a2-940b-7b81046361a8/germany-firefighting-equipment-installation-work-schaumloschanlage-ve067) [Metalworking – SFA REKiZ - Metallbau Außentüren · St. Franziskus-Hospital Ahlen GmbH · 2 days left · 21 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-2dfb-7368-8071-ee198ab4b3d3/germany-metalworking-sfa-rekiz-metallbau-aussenturen) [Underground work other than tunnels, shafts and subways – Neubau Psychotraumazentrum Tiefbauarbeiten - Herstellung Baugrube und vorbereitende Tiefbauarbeiten - BWK Berlin · Staatl. Hochbauamt Ulm · 3 days left · 21 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-bfe8-7230-9405-2a95f84ab885/germany-underground-work-other-than-tunnels-shafts-and-subways-neubau-psych) [Demolition work – Baumeister - Sanierung der ehem. Bleikristallfabrik Beyer & Co. · Gemeinde Altenstadt/WN · 2 days left · 21 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-d024-7097-85da-e978a119d95d/germany-demolition-work-baumeister-sanierung-der-ehem-bleikristallfabrik)