Public sector frameworks invite tenders for building and refurbishment work

The Yorkshire & Humber public sector construction hub, YORhub, has published adverts for the new YORbuild3 Minor Works frameworks.

It is on behalf of Scarborough Borough Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Leeds City Council and Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.

These new Minor Works frameworks will replace the current ones that expire in 2022, and complement the YORbuild3 Medium Works framework due to start early next year and the YORbuild Major Works framework launched last year.

The new Minor Works frameworks will have lots for new build and refurbishment works valued up to £1m, between £1m and £4m, and for new housing.

Companies interested in bidding for work should return tenders in mid-December 2021 and framework awards are expected by the second quarter of 2022.

The introduction of the new frameworks follows the success of the current YORbuild2 frameworks in delivering public sector projects across the Yorkshire and Humber region and neighbouring areas.

Since YORbuild was first launched in 2009, YORhub has delivered over 1,500 building projects worth £2.5bn for more than 90 public sector clients.

Steve Baker, YORhub lead officer and chairman of the Local Government Association Construction Steering Group, said: “The five new YORbuild3 Minor Works frameworks provide an excellent opportunity for SMEs to gain a place on our market-leading NACF accredited regional frameworks.

“We strive to make improvements with every new generation of YORhub frameworks and we are confident our new YORbuild3 frameworks will be well received by both current and potential users and contractors.”