Tenders/CBC-1897-T-SM Construction Framework 2.0 RFI (Request for Information)

CBC-1897-T-SM Construction Framework 2.0 RFI (Request for Information)

Central Bedfordshire Council

Published: May 29, 2026

Updated: May 30, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works and governance and public administration sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Central Bedfordshire Council is undertaking market engagement to inform the development of a new Construction Framework. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather feedback from the market on the proposed framework structure, procurement and award mechanisms, contract management arrangements, performance measures and contractual approaches. This is not a procurement exercise, call for competition, or invitation to tender. The information provided will be used solely to help shape the Authority's procurement strategy and framework design. Participation in this RFI is voluntary and responses will not be evaluated or used to assess future supplier suitability. The Authority welcomes feedback from organisations of all sizes and encourages suppliers to provide open and constructive responses based on their experience of delivering similar works and operating within comparable frameworks.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 29, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 051068-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Central Bedfordshire Council

Central Bedfordshire Council has issued 129 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 13 currently open and 81 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Governance & Public Administration, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 051068-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Central Bedfordshire Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.