Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), on behalf of all NHS Scotland Health Boards, has published a prior information notice for NP85827 Construction Contractors. This is market engagement rather than a live tender, but it signals a significant national framework for contractor-led construction and estates works across the NHS Scotland estate. The estimated value is £135 million excluding VAT.
Potential framework participants are invited to complete an RFI by 21 July 2026. If you are considering engaging or preparing for the future tender, contact Thornton & Lowe for a rapid review of your fit, evidence and likely bid readiness.
What the Framework Is Expected to Cover
The new framework is intended to consolidate the scope of the existing Minor Building Works and Frameworks Scotland 3 arrangements into a single national procurement route. It will support consistent, efficient and flexible delivery of construction projects across hospitals, health centres, community facilities, special boards and associated public sector organisations.
The expected scope includes:
- Minor building works and refurbishment projects
- Backlog maintenance, statutory compliance and risk reduction works
- Infrastructure upgrades and estate adaptations
- Medium to large-scale capital works, including new build, extensions and refurbishments
- Demolition and enabling works
- Reactive works across all trades
- Turnkey and contractor-led project delivery
- Sustainability and climate emergency-related works
- Service planning and estate reconfiguration
Why Engagement Matters
The final structure, including lotting, value thresholds and geographical considerations, will be informed by market engagement. PSD Scotland is specifically seeking views on scope, lotting structure, market capacity, regional and national delivery capability, commercial models, sustainability and innovation.
For contractors, this is an opportunity to shape a framework that could determine how NHS Scotland construction and estates work is procured for several years. A thoughtful RFI response can help demonstrate market understanding while influencing practical issues such as lot design, regional delivery and project value bands.
Preparing Your Position
- Map your NHS experience. Case studies in occupied healthcare environments, infection control, decant planning, safety governance and complex stakeholder management will be valuable.
- Assess regional coverage honestly. The framework may include national and regional delivery models, so be clear about where you can deliver confidently.
- Evidence capacity across project types. The scope ranges from reactive works to medium and large capital projects. Show where your business is strongest.
- Prepare for sustainability questions. Climate emergency and sustainability-related works are explicitly within scope.
Quick Facts
- Authority: The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland)
- On behalf of: All NHS Scotland Health Boards
- Estimated value: £135,000,000 excluding VAT
- Stage: Prior information notice and market engagement
- Scope: Contractor-led construction and estates works across NHS Scotland
Key Dates
- RFI response deadline: 21 July 2026
- Estimated contract notice date: 23 October 2026
- Notice: Find a Tender - 059121-2026
Thornton & Lowe supports construction contractors with public sector framework bids, from early market engagement through to full tender response. Get in touch to discuss your preparation for NP85827, or read our construction bid support guidance.
