Southern Construction Framework launches £10bn SCF-6 tender
- constructnetuk
- 8 hours ago
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Hampshire County Council and Devon County Council have launched the tender for the next generation Southern Construction Framework, known as SCF-6, with an estimated framework value of up to £10bn.
The new framework will replace the current SCF-5 arrangement, which is due to expire in May 2027, and will support public sector construction delivery across the South East, South West, London and potentially wider England.
SCF-6 will be used by public sector bodies including local authorities, NHS organisations, education providers, emergency services, housing providers and central government bodies.
Framework Overview
📍 South East, South West, London and England-wide access
👤 Framework Authorities: Hampshire County Council and Devon County Council
🏗 Framework: Southern Construction Framework 6
💰 Estimated Value: £10bn
📅 Framework Start: May 2027
📅 Framework End: May 2031
🏢 Sector: Public Sector Construction
Lot Structure
The framework is split into 10 geographic and value-based lots covering intermediate, major and mega project bands.
Key lots include:
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly – up to £30m
• Devon and Somerset – up to £15m
• Bristol, BANES and Gloucestershire – up to £15m
• Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey and West Sussex – up to £15m
• London, East Sussex, Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire – up to £15m
• South West Major Works – £10m to £120m
• London and South East Major Works – £10m to £120m
• England Major Works – £10m to £120m
• England Mega Projects – £100m+
Scope of Works
The framework will support a wide range of public sector construction projects, including:
• New build projects
• Refurbishments
• Fit-out schemes
• School and education buildings
• Healthcare projects
• Leisure and civic buildings
• Commercial buildings
• Housing and residential schemes
• Specialist and complex public sector works
ConstructNet Supply Chain Analysis
SCF-6 is expected to create a major long-term pipeline of work for contractors, subcontractors and consultants across the UK public sector construction market.
Opportunities are likely to emerge across:
• Main contracting
• Pre-construction services
• Design management
• Groundworks and civil engineering
• Structural steel and concrete frame
• Roofing and façade packages
• Mechanical and electrical services
• Fit-out and internal finishes
• Fire safety and compliance works
• Landscaping and external works
• MMC and digital construction
• Social value and training delivery
Successful framework contractors will be expected to demonstrate strong capability around early contractor involvement, two-stage open book procurement, project stewardship, transparency, social value and collaborative working.
Key Dates
📅 Enquiry Deadline: 17 August 2026
📅 Tender Submission Deadline: 27 August 2026
📅 Estimated Award Decision: 18 December 2026
📅 Framework Start: 4 May 2027
How to Apply
Tender documents are available via Hampshire County Council’s In-Tend portal.
Search reference: UN27073
ConstructNet Intelligence
SCF is one of the UK’s most significant public sector construction frameworks, with the previous generation supporting more than £10bn of delivery across the public estate in the South of England.
The increased £10bn framework cap for SCF-6 reflects both historic demand and the expanded scope of the new framework.
For contractors, this is not simply a route to market. SCF is a managed framework with strong expectations around collaboration, early engagement, governance, transparency and performance. Businesses considering a bid should carefully assess which lots best match their geography, project value experience and public sector delivery capability.
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Disclaimer: Tender information is based on publicly available procurement notices. Contractors should review the full tender documents before deciding whether to participate.
