Construction Tenders UK
Find public sector building contracts, civil engineering, refurbishment, housing maintenance, and construction professional services across all five UK procurement portals.
Types of public sector construction contracts
UK public sector buyers commission construction across the full project lifecycle. PSIP monitors every category daily across all five portals.
New Build & Capital Works
CPV 45200000
New schools, hospitals, housing, and public buildings. Major capital programmes from Homes England, NHS, councils, and central government. Often procured via frameworks such as Crown Commercial Service, LHC, or Pagabo.
Refurbishment & Improvement
CPV 45453000
Building upgrades, decarbonisation works, cladding remediation, and improvement programmes. Significant volume from housing associations, schools, and NHS estates modernisation.
Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
CPV 45230000
Roads, bridges, drainage, utilities, and public realm. Local authority highways maintenance, flood defence, and transport infrastructure. National Highways and Network Rail are major buyers.
Housing Maintenance & Repairs
CPV 45000000
Planned and reactive maintenance, voids, and repairs for councils and housing associations. High-volume, ongoing programmes with local suppliers often favoured for regional delivery.
Specialist Works
CPV 45300000
M&E, roofing, groundworks, asbestos removal, painting, and other specialist trades. Often procured as sub-lots within larger frameworks or as standalone contracts.
Professional Services (Construction)
CPV 71000000
Architecture, surveying, engineering consultancy, project management, and CDM coordination for public sector capital projects. Often procured via multi-disciplinary consultancy frameworks.
Key construction frameworks
Getting onto the right construction frameworks is the most reliable way to build a consistent pipeline of public sector work.
LHCLHC Procurement Group
Specialist construction frameworks for housing associations, local authorities, and public bodies. Covers new build, refurbishment, maintenance, and professional services. Widely used across England, Scotland, and Wales.
PagaboPagabo Frameworks
National construction frameworks covering new build, decarbonisation, and professional services. Used by NHS, councils, universities, and housing associations. Contractor-friendly lot structure.
SCAPESCAPE Construction Framework
Public sector construction framework used by councils, NHS, police, and fire services. Covers capital works and includes regional lots for SME contractors. Significant volume in the Midlands and North.
CCSCCS Construction Works & Services
Crown Commercial Service frameworks for construction works and professional services used by central government and wider public sector. Covers minor and major works across all categories.
NHSNHS SBS Construction Frameworks
NHS-specific construction frameworks managed by NHS Shared Business Services. Used by NHS trusts and ICBs for capital works, estates maintenance, and energy efficiency programmes.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find small construction tenders in the UK?
Small construction contracts are published on Find a Tender (above threshold, UK-wide), Contracts Finder (England, above £12,000), Public Contracts Scotland, Sell2Wales, eTendersNI. PSIP aggregates all five portals into one feed. Filter by contract value range and geography to find small construction opportunities in your area.
Do I need to be on a construction framework to win public sector work?
No, but frameworks significantly increase your pipeline. Many NHS trusts, councils, and housing associations use framework agreements for routine construction procurement because it is faster than running a full tender. Being on LHC, Pagabo, SCAPE, or NHS SBS frameworks provides a reliable stream of invitation to tenders.
What CPV codes should I use for construction tender alerts?
45000000 is the main CPV code for construction works. Key sub-codes include 45200000 (building construction), 45300000 (building installations), 45400000 (building completion), 45230000 (civil engineering), and 71000000 (architectural and engineering services). Set PSIP alerts using your specific CPV codes to catch every relevant contract.
How do I find decarbonisation and net zero construction contracts?
Search for keywords including "decarbonisation", "net zero", "energy efficiency", "PSDS", and "Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund" alongside CPV codes 45000000 and 45453000. Significant government funding has been allocated to school, NHS, and housing decarbonisation programmes through to 2028.
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