Tender Alert: Places for People Launches £295m National Groundworkers Framework
- constructnetuk
- Jun 13
- 2 min read
Places for People Group has launched procurement for a new National Groundworkers Framework worth an estimated £294.8m, creating opportunities for groundworks and civil engineering contractors across England and Scotland.
The framework will support the delivery of housing developments undertaken by Places for People and PfP Developments, covering site preparation, infrastructure, drainage, foundations and external works across 13 regional lots.
The framework is expected to run from September 2026 until September 2030.
Framework Overview
Client:
Places for People Group
Framework Value:
£294.8 million
Framework Duration:
September 2026 – September 2030
Procurement Route:
Open Procedure
Lots:
13 Regional Lots
The framework will be used exclusively by Places for People and PfP Developments to support residential development programmes across the UK.
Scope of Works
The framework covers a wide range of groundworks and infrastructure activities including:
Site clearance and preparation
Earthworks and cut & fill operations
Excavation and trenching
Foundations and substructure works
Retaining structures
Drainage and utilities
Roads, sewers and services
External works
Temporary groundworks
Landscaping and plot works
EV infrastructure enabling works
Regional Opportunities
The framework is divided into 13 regional lots covering:
North West
South & West Yorkshire
West Midlands
East Midlands
South East
East Anglia
South West
Greater London
Central Scotland
Aberdeen Region
Northern Scotland
Some of the largest lots include:
Greater London – £45.4m
South West South – £36m
South East East – £34.8m
South West West – £28.8m
South East South – £22.8m
ConstructNet Opportunity Analysis
This framework presents a significant opportunity for:
Groundworks contractors
Civil engineering specialists
Drainage contractors
Infrastructure providers
Roads and sewers specialists
Utility contractors
Earthworks contractors
Landscaping contractors
With an unlimited number of suppliers able to join the framework, the opportunity may be particularly attractive to regional SMEs seeking long-term residential development work.
The framework also provides visibility of Places for People’s future housing delivery programme across multiple regions.
How to Apply
Interested suppliers can access the tender documentation via the Delta eSourcing portal:
Access Code: 42PD229J4B
Enquiry Deadline: 15 July 2026
Tender Submission Deadline: 20 July 2026
Contact:
Key Information
Client:
Places for People Group
Framework Value:
£294.8 million
Lots:
13
Estimated Award Date:
14 August 2026
Framework Start:
22 September 2026
Framework End:
20 September 2030
Disclaimer
Information is based on publicly available procurement notices. Suppliers should review the original tender documentation and carry out their own due diligence before submitting bids.
