Single Supplier Framework for the provision of Rural Access Infrastructure Design, Engineering and Construction Support Services
Key facts
- Deadline to express interest or request to participate
- Tuesday 10 November 2026, 13:00 (UK time) Interest closes in 25 days
- Buyer's estimated value
- £500,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you. For a framework this usually covers the whole agreement, not a single contract.
- Contract period
- 17 Feb 2027 to 16 Feb 2030
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Notice type
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
- Yes
- Arrangement
- Framework agreement
Decision brief
Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.
- How bids will be scored
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- Price 40%
- Approach to the framework 30%
- Resourcing 20%
- Sustainable delivery and travel 5%
- Social value 5%
- Conditions of participation (what you must show)
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economic Conditions of participation are detailed in the documents which can be accessed from SDNPA's in-tend e-procurement portal: https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/southdowns/tenders/current by logging in and expressing interest in the project.
technical Conditions of participation are detailed in the documents which can be accessed from SDNPA's in-tend e-procurement portal: https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/southdowns/tenders/current by logging in and expressing interest in the project.
other Financial capability: - Financial tests (pass/fail) - Insurance (confirmation of willingness to obtain required levels if successful) (pass/fail) Technical ability: - Conflict of Interest (pass/fail) - Business continuity and disaster recovery (pass/fail) - Quality management (pass/fail) - Relevant experience and contrct examples (scored, 50% weighting) - Workforce skills (scored, 30% weighting) - Operational coverage/responsiveness (scored, 20% weighting)
- Contract length and extensions
- 17 Feb 2027 to 16 Feb 2030. Extensions: SDNPA may extend the framework term for a maximum of up to 12 months, subject to access project pipeline and budget being secured.
- How to submit
- Submissions must be made via SDNPA's e-procurement portal, In-tend: https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/southdowns/tenders/current. Open supplier.in-tend.co.uk ↗ Electronic submission: allowed.
New to public tenders? Plain-English guide to this page
- Framework
- An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
- Open for bids / closing date
- You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
- Clarification questions
- A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
- Conditions of participation
- What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
- Bids are scored on
- How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
- Lots
- A tender can be split into parts. You can often bid for only the lots that suit you.
- Area (ITL)
- The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
- UK4 and other notice codes
- Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.
General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.