The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) has issued a pre-market notice for its Building Works Framework 2025/26: the planned replacement for the existing BWF. With an estimated value of £672,000,000 including VAT and a five-year term, this multi-lot framework will support a wide range of building works across the Metropolitan Police estate. For construction contractors looking to win long-term, high-profile public sector work in London, this is one of the most significant upcoming opportunities in the market.
If you're considering bidding, contact Thornton & Lowe for a no-obligation expert review of your suitability. Our guide to construction tender bid writing is also a useful starting point if you're new to public sector building works procurement.
What the Framework Covers
The framework is designed to deliver diverse building works across the Metropolitan Police's extensive estate. This is one of the most complex and geographically dispersed property portfolios in the public sector. The multi-lot structure has not yet been published in full, but it is expected to accommodate both specialist contractors and those with broader general contracting capability. Suppliers currently on the existing BWF should treat this as a competitive reset and plan accordingly.
The prestige of the client should not be underestimated. Working on the Met estate requires a demonstrated ability to operate in secure, operationally sensitive environments, and contractors should be prepared to evidence their understanding of working within law enforcement settings, including security vetting, minimal disruption protocols, and complex stakeholder management.
Pre-Tender Stage: What to Do Now
This framework is at the pre-tender stage. The June 2026 notice publication date means the formal tender will follow shortly after. This window is valuable. Use it to review the existing framework structure (if you are a current supplier), map your capability against what the Metropolitan Police estate typically requires, and identify potential consortium or subcontract partners if you're planning to cover multiple lots.
- Framework term: 5 years
- Estimated value: £672,000,000 including VAT.
- Multi-lot structure: Full lot details expected on tender publication. Review carefully and target the lots that genuinely match your track record.
- Secure environments: Demonstrating experience in law enforcement, justice, or other security-sensitive estates will be a clear differentiator.
Quick facts
- Authority: The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime
- Value: £672,000,000 including VAT
- Term: 5 years
- Scope: Multi-lot building works across the Metropolitan Police estate
- Notice: View on Find a Tender
Key dates
- Estimated tender notice publication: 15 June 2026
How to Prepare a Strong Bid
- Review the lot structure as soon as it is published. Target the lots where your qualifications and delivery history are clearest.
- Prepare case studies demonstrating work on large public sector estates, particularly in London or other security-sensitive environments.
- Be ready to demonstrate value, reliability, and operational resilience over a five-year term.
- Map your supply chain and consortium options now so you can mobilise quickly when the full requirements are released.
The scale, prestige, and multi-year nature of the MOPAC Building Works Framework make it one of the most attractive construction opportunities currently in development. Speak with Thornton & Lowe to assess your readiness and get a head start on your bid strategy.
