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LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG) is seeking contractors for its £1.5 billion public buildings framework with applications now open until 9 December 2025.
Known as PB4, due this being the fourth iteration of LHCPG’s Public Buildings Construction and Infrastructure framework, it has been divided into 10 lots according to project type and value, covering public building construction, refurbishment, and associated civil infrastructure works across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
A dedicated workstream for hard FM services, including mechanical and electrical systems, fire safety, lifts, and fabric maintenance, is also being added to the framework, which will run for four years from April 2026.
PB4 will be open to all publicly funded and part-funded organisations, including central government departments and their agencies – such as the Ministry of Defence, the Home Office, and the Department of Health and Social Care – as well as local authorities, the NHS, emergency services, housing associations, educational institutions, and other public sector bodies. Eligibility will also extend to community organisations and other groups in receipt of any type of public or charitable funding.
Applications are open to all contractors and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to bid for lower-value lots.
Graham Collie, LHCPG’s Director of Product Innovation said: “Feedback has been obtained through our Preliminary Market Engagement sessions with clients and suppliers. We have made substantial changes to the documents to lower barriers to entry, as part of our commitment to championing SMEs.
“We are looking to appoint eight businesses per lot, per region, and actively encourage applications from SMEs. Full details of the requirements can be found in the ITT pack.”
LHCPG uses the Framework Alliance Contract (FAC-1), allowing collaboration and flexible terms so clients can utilise their preferred contracts. Appointments can be made via direct award or through further competition.
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