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<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe new P1228 framework is split into five lots ranging from sub-\u00a3200k jobs up to schemes topping \u00a310m, with a separate utilities lot running without an upper value cap. NEC4 terms will govern all work.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\nOf the expected total spend, Birmingham will account for \u00a3640m, with the balance open to other West and East Midlands public bodies including Solihull, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and major housing associations.<\/p>\n
Lot<\/strong><\/td>\n| Description<\/strong><\/td>\n | Work value<\/strong><\/td>\n | Places<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Lot 1<\/td>\n | Minor works, ECI, buildability advice<\/td>\n | Up to \u00a3200k<\/td>\n | Up to 10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Lot 2<\/td>\n | Highway jobs and small infrastructure<\/td>\n | \u00a3200k\u2013\u00a31m<\/td>\n | Up to 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Lot 3<\/td>\n | Mid-value infrastructure and junction work<\/td>\n | \u00a31m\u2013\u00a310m<\/td>\n | Up to 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Lot 4<\/td>\n | Major highway schemes and big civils<\/td>\n | Over \u00a310m<\/td>\n | Up to 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Lot 5<\/td>\n | Contestable and non-contestable utilities<\/td>\n | No upper limit<\/td>\n | Up to 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n | The framework runs as an \u201copen\u201d scheme meaning it will be reopened twice during its eight-year life, allowing new contractors to join and existing players to re-bid.<\/p>\n Quality accounts for 50% of scoring, price 40% and social value 10%.<\/p>\n Bids must be lodged through the Council\u2019s In-tend portal by noon on 9 January 2026. An award decision is expected on 27 February.<\/p>\n |