Live procurement
SCAPE Defence and Complex Environments Framework
We are pleased to announce that we have submitted a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to procure a new SCAPE Defence and Complex Environments Framework serving the UK, in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023.
NEW SCAPE Defence and Complex Environments Framework
Procurement Status: Preliminary Market Engagement Notice Issued
Framework Overview
SCAPE's Defence and Complex Environments Framework provides public sector organisations with a compliant route to market for the delivery of highly secure construction projects across the UK. Developed in response to growing demand from clients and industry stakeholders, the framework has been specifically designed to support projects across defence estates and other critical national infrastructure environments where enhanced security, specialist expertise and operational resilience are essential.
Fully compliant with the Procurement Act 2023, the framework enables the efficient procurement and delivery of construction works within complex, regulated and sensitive settings. It will provide access to experienced delivery partners with the capability to operate in live operational environments, manage specialist supply chains and meet stringent security requirements.
Supporting growing investment across the UK's defence estate and wider critical infrastructure sectors, the framework is designed to deliver value, certainty and long-term resilience. Through active framework management, robust governance and a focus on secure project delivery, it provides clients with ongoing support while helping to achieve successful outcomes in some of the country's most complex environments.
Framework Structure
Lot 1 UK | Defence & Complex Environments Construction Works & Services – Lower Capacity: £500m Delivery Partners: Up to 3 partners Turnover requirement: £10m p/a | Lot 2 UK | Defence & Complex Environments Construction Works & Services – Upper Capacity: £8bn Delivery Partners: Up to 3 partners Turnover requirement: £150m p/a |
Date: 15 September 2026, 10:00am - 11:30am
Market Awareness Webinar
We are holding a market awareness webinar for potential bidders to learn more about the framework, including an overview of SCAPE as well as the process and timeline for procurement.
This event is designed for organisations, including SMEs and specialist suppliers, interested in bidding for this upcoming framework opportunity.
Procurement Timetable
Activity | Date |
Issue Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | w/c 17 August 2026 |
Market Awareness Period | July – September 2026 |
Market Awareness Webinar | 15 September 2026 |
Issue Tender Notice | November 2026 |
PSQ Stage & Evaluation | November 2026 – March 2027 |
Issue ITT | April 2027 |
ITT Stage & Evaluation | April – September 2027 |
Issue Contract Award Notice | October 2027 |
Framework Mobilisation & Launch | October – December 2027 |