Technical Services Framework
Open
Closes in 10 days
Key facts
- Closing date
- Monday 26 October 2026, 12:00 (UK time) Closes in 10 days
- Buyer's estimated value
- £9,600,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you. For a framework this usually covers the whole agreement, not a single contract.
- Clarification questions deadline
- 7 October 2026, 12:00
- Contract period
- 31 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2030
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Notice type
- Tender notice (UK4)
- 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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Lot 1
- Technical : The quality criteria will account for 80% of the total score. Tender responses will be evaluated in line with the scoring criteria in tender documents. Questions that are labelled “For Information Only” and “Pass/Fail”…
- Commercial : The quality criteria will account for 80% of the total score. Tender responses will be evaluated in line with the scoring criteria in tender documents. Questions that are labelled “For Information Only” and “Pass/Fail”…
Lot 2
- Technical : The quality criteria will account for 80% of the total score. Tender responses will be evaluated in line with the scoring criteria in tender documents. Questions that are labelled “For Information Only” and “Pass/Fail”…
- Commercial : The quality criteria will account for 80% of the total score. Tender responses will be evaluated in line with the scoring criteria in tender documents. Questions that are labelled “For Information Only” and “Pass/Fail”…
Lot 3
- Technical : The quality criteria will account for 80% of the total score. Tender responses will be evaluated in line with the scoring criteria in tender documents. Questions that are labelled “For Information Only” and “Pass/Fail”…
- Commercial : The quality criteria will account for 80% of the total score. Tender responses will be evaluated in line with the scoring criteria in tender documents. Questions that are labelled “For Information Only” and “Pass/Fail”…
Lot 4
- Technical : The quality criteria will account for 80% of the total score. Tender responses will be evaluated in line with the scoring criteria in tender documents. Questions that are labelled “For Information Only” and “Pass/Fail”…
- Commercial : The quality criteria will account for 80% of the total score. Tender responses will be evaluated in line with the scoring criteria in tender documents. Questions that are labelled “For Information Only” and “Pass/Fail”…
Lot 5
- Technical : The quality criteria will account for 80% of the total score. Tender responses will be evaluated in line with the scoring criteria in tender documents. Questions that are labelled “For Information Only” and “Pass/Fail”…
- Commercial : The quality criteria will account for 80% of the total score. Tender responses will be evaluated in line with the scoring criteria in tender documents. Questions that are labelled “For Information Only” and “Pass/Fail”…
Lot 6
- Technical : The quality criteria will account for 80% of the total score. Tender responses will be evaluated in line with the scoring criteria in tender documents. Questions that are labelled “For Information Only” and “Pass/Fail”…
- Commercial : The quality criteria will account for 80% of the total score. Tender responses will be evaluated in line with the scoring criteria in tender documents. Questions that are labelled “For Information Only” and “Pass/Fail”…
Lot 7
- Technical : The quality criteria will account for 80% of the total score. Tender responses will be evaluated in line with the scoring criteria in tender documents. Questions that are labelled “For Information Only” and “Pass/Fail”…
- Commercial : The quality criteria will account for 80% of the total score. Tender responses will be evaluated in line with the scoring criteria in tender documents. Questions that are labelled “For Information Only” and “Pass/Fail”…
Lot 8
- Technical : The quality criteria will account for 80% of the total score. Tender responses will be evaluated in line with the scoring criteria in tender documents. Questions that are labelled “For Information Only” and “Pass/Fail”…
- Commercial : The quality criteria will account for 80% of the total score. Tender responses will be evaluated in line with the scoring criteria in tender documents. Questions that are labelled “For Information Only” and “Pass/Fail”…
Lot 9
- Technical : The quality criteria will account for 80% of the total score. Tender responses will be evaluated in line with the scoring criteria in tender documents. Questions that are labelled “For Information Only” and “Pass/Fail”…
- Commercial : The quality criteria will account for 80% of the total score. Tender responses will be evaluated in line with the scoring criteria in tender documents. Questions that are labelled “For Information Only” and “Pass/Fail”…
Lot 10
- Technical : The quality criteria will account for 80% of the total score. Tender responses will be evaluated in line with the scoring criteria in tender documents. Questions that are labelled “For Information Only” and “Pass/Fail”…
- Commercial : The quality criteria will account for 80% of the total score. Tender responses will be evaluated in line with the scoring criteria in tender documents. Questions that are labelled “For Information Only” and “Pass/Fail”…
Lot 11
- Technical : The quality criteria will account for 80% of the total score. Tender responses will be evaluated in line with the scoring criteria in tender documents. Questions that are labelled “For Information Only” and “Pass/Fail”…
- Commercial : The quality criteria will account for 80% of the total score. Tender responses will be evaluated in line with the scoring criteria in tender documents. Questions that are labelled “For Information Only” and “Pass/Fail”…
Lot 12
- Technical : The quality criteria will account for 80% of the total score. Tender responses will be evaluated in line with the scoring criteria in tender documents. Questions that are labelled “For Information Only” and “Pass/Fail”…
- Commercial : The quality criteria will account for 80% of the total score. Tender responses will be evaluated in line with the scoring criteria in tender documents. Questions that are labelled “For Information Only” and “Pass/Fail”…
Lot 13
- Technical : The quality criteria will account for 80% of the total score. Tender responses will be evaluated in line with the scoring criteria in tender documents. Questions that are labelled “For Information Only” and “Pass/Fail”…
- Commercial : The quality criteria will account for 80% of the total score. Tender responses will be evaluated in line with the scoring criteria in tender documents. Questions that are labelled “For Information Only” and “Pass/Fail”…
- Conditions of participation (what you must show)
- None published in the notice. They may be in the tender documents.
- Contract length and extensions
- 31 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2030. Extensions: 3+1+1+1 Options: 3+1+1+1
- How to submit
- Through supplier.in-tend.co.uk ↗ (the buyer's own portal). Electronic submission: allowed.
- Tender documents
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Document ↗ (supplier.in-tend.co.uk)
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.
Description
The Framework is being established to provide access to specialist technical services across The Crown Estate's diverse UK portfolio. It is intended to support the delivery of portfolio strategies, operational priorities and strategic objectives by providing access to specialist expertise, independent advice and additional capacity. The Framework will support specific portfolio initiatives, projects and wider business requirements where additional technical capability is required.
To ensure access to sector-specific expertise and specialist market capability, the Technical Services Framework has been divided into the following Lots:
• Lot 1 – Minerals
• Lot 2 – Telecoms
• Lot 3 – Transmission
• Lot 4 – Oil & Gas Pipelines
• Lot 5 – Coastal
• Lot 6 – Marine Infrastructure (excluding Ports)
• Lot 7 – Ports and Infrastructure
• Lot 8 – Aquaculture
• Lot 9 – Nature
• Lot 10 – Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS)
• Lot 11 – New Energies
• Lot 12 – Offshore Wind
. Lot 13 – Integrated Energy
Lots (13)
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Lot 1: Lot 1
Value: £738,460 (excl. VAT)
Minerals
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Lot 10: Lot 10
Value: £738,460 (excl. VAT)
Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS)
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Lot 11: Lot 11
Value: £738,460 (excl. VAT)
New Energies
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Lot 12: Lot 12
Value: £738,460 (excl. VAT)
Offshore Wind
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Lot 13: Lot 13
Value: £738,460 (excl. VAT)
Integrated Energy
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Lot 2: Lot 2
Value: £728,460 (excl. VAT)
Telecoms
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Lot 3: Lot 3
Value: £738,460 (excl. VAT)
Transmission
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Lot 4: Lot 4
Value: £738,460 (excl. VAT)
Oil & Gas Pipelines
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Lot 5: Lot 5
Value: £738,460 (excl. VAT)
Coastal
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Lot 6: Lot 6
Value: £738,460 (excl. VAT)
Marine Infrastructure (excluding Ports)
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Lot 7: Lot 7
Value: £738,460 (excl. VAT)
Ports
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Lot 8: Lot 8
Value: £738,460 (excl. VAT)
Aquaculture
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Lot 9: Lot 9
Value: £738,460 (excl. VAT)
Nature