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In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£25,000,000

Subcontractor Services Framework Agreement

Awarded to 1st For Fencing (Erectors & Consultants) Ltd, A-Team Tree Surgery & Garden Services Ltd, ANW Transport LTD +71 more

Published
Published 8 October 2025
Deadline
Closed 17 November 2025

Contracting authority

  • 4 live opportunities · 135 awarded contracts

    Newtown St Boswells, United Kingdom

  • Borders College

    Buyer

    Galashiels, United Kingdom

  • Scottish Borders Housing Association Ltd

    Buyer

    Selkirk, United Kingdom

  • Eildon Housing Association

    Buyer

    Selkirk, United Kingdom

  • NHS Borders

    Buyer

    Melrose, United Kingdom

  • Berwickshire Housing Association Ltd

    Buyer

    Berwickshire, United Kingdom

  • Scottish Borders Council

    Buyer

    Newtown St Boswells, United Kingdom

  • Berwickshire Housing Association Ltd

    Buyer

    Berwickshire, United Kingdom

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  • Scottish Borders Housing Association Ltd

    Buyer

    Selkirk, United Kingdom

  • Eildon Housing Association

    Buyer

    Selkirk, United Kingdom

  • NHS Borders

    Buyer

    Melrose, United Kingdom

  • Borders College

    Buyer

    Galashiels, United Kingdom

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Overview

Scottish Borders Council has awarded a framework agreement for subcontracting services to 73 suppliers, with a total contract value of £375 million. The framework covers a wide range of services including fencing, tree surgery, groundworks, traffic management, construction, plant hire, and various specialist trades, and is now in delivery/complete status.

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Lots (15)

  • Lot 1 - Groundworks & Hard Landscaping

    Infrastructure, new build and maintenance projects which may consist of but are not limited to: -excavation - deposit on site and disposal off site, topsoil, subsoil, unacceptable and hard material; -sub-base – placement of, compaction of surfaces; -drainage – excavating and laying, external drain lines and ancillary items, to foul and surface water, excavation and construction of manholes; -service tracks - excavation of varying services, laying of ducting/services; -kerbing & edging – excavation for, laying concrete kerb logs, placement of kerbs/edging including concrete haunching; -paving - preparing base, setting out and laying concrete paviours, natural stone paviours, whin setts, natural stone paving slabs, concrete paving slabs; -piling – setting out and placement of sheet piles, bored plies etc.; -concreting – placement in foundation, floors, walls; -gabion baskets & other retaining structures; -surfacing; -surface dressing.

    Won by L Robertson Groundworks ltdWon by Advance Construction Scotland GroupWon by B & K Hume Groundworks LtdWon by Borders Machinery Ring LtdWon by Davidson Land Services LtdWon by E L Services (BordersWon by Ewan mcgeorge driver hire ltdWon by Fallhills Fencing LTDWon by G and J Groundworks (Jedburgh) LtdWon by Gradwell Contracting LtdWon by Graham Irvine & PartnersWon by Hillhouse Quarry Group LtdWon by Irvine Plant LtdWon by J C CONTRACTINGWon by M Squared (Scotland) LtdWon by NTB GROUNDWORKS ltdWon by Owen Gillard GroundworksWon by P1 Contractors LtdWon by Ramora LimitedWon by R Henderson Builder and Groundworks LtdWon by Rsh Contracts LimitedWon by Stepford Contracts LtdWon by Walker Groundworks Ltd
  • Lot 10 - Jet patching

    Jet Patching works which may consist of but are not limited to: -local authority maintenance works; -public highways; -private roads.

    Won by NU-PHALT CONTRACTING LIMITEDWon by Stepford Contracts LtdWon by Velocity UK Ltd
  • Lot 11 - Roadside Maintenance

    Grass verge works which may consist of but are not limited to: -grass cutting; -strimming for public highway maintenance works. Road sweeping works which may consist of but are not limited to: -local authority cyclic maintenance works; -trunk roads; -public highways; -private roads; -new road construction with housing and industrial sites. Gully emptying works which may consist of but are not limited to: -local authority cyclic maintenance works; -public highways; -private roads.

    Won by ANW Transport LTDWon by B & K Hume Groundworks LtdWon by B Rae Contracting LtdWon by Fallhills Fencing LTDWon by Gradwell Contracting LtdWon by Hermiston Plant Hire LtdWon by Hillhouse Quarry Group LtdWon by Irvine Plant LtdWon by J H Civil Engineering LtdWon by M Squared (Scotland) LtdWon by Owen Gillard GroundworksWon by Stepford Contracts LtdWon by Swans minicoach hire
  • Lot 12 - Traffic Management

    Provision of traffic management - installed, fitted and maintained and may consist of but are not limited to: -local authority maintenance works; -public highways; -trunk roads; -private roads. Including: -traffic light set up & hire; -stop/go; -convoying; -road closures.

    Won by Active Traffic Management Solutions LtdWon by Central Traffic Management LtdWon by Class One Traffic Management LtdWon by Coneworx LtdWon by CrexcellWon by Contraflow LtdWon by Glenmavis Traffic ManagementWon by Hillhouse Quarry Group LtdWon by Markon LimitedWon by Signsafe Traffic Ltd.Won by Sunbelt Rentals Limited
  • Lot 13 - Material & Laboratory Services

    Material and laboratory services for infrastructure, new build and maintenance projects which may consist of but are not limited to: -sampling and analysis of inert and contaminated soils; -ground investigation surveys; -CBR testing; -plate bearing tests; -testing of concrete, quarry and bitumen materials; -road coring -road surfacing testing – temperatures, sand patching etc., laying records, surface; irregularity, texture depth -road surface dressing testing – binder and chip spreading; rate of spread and accuracy of spread.

    Won by Construction Testing SolutionsWon by HOLEQUEST LIMITEDWon by National Testing Ltd
  • Lot 14 - Water Services

    Water services for infrastructure, new build and maintenance projects which may consist of but are not limited to: -housing; -industrial development; -public building, schools etc. Includes: -civil engineering works; -utility works; -diversion works road surface dressing testing – binder and chip spreading; rate of spread and accuracy of spread.

    Won by Davidson Land Services LtdWon by HOLEQUEST LIMITED
  • Lot 15 - Professional Services

    Professional services for site construction works. This includes but is not limited to: -site management -site engineers -setting out -quantity surveying and estimating For infrastructure, new build and maintenance projects which may consist of but are not limited to: -industrial development; -public building, schools etc. -civil engineering works; utility works;

    Won by Assisting Success LimitedWon by B & K Hume Groundworks LtdWon by CSY ArchitectsWon by Debelas ltdWon by Derek J Anderson Quantity Surveying Services LimitedWon by Hardesty & HanoverWon by Heritage and Archaeological Research Practice LimitedWon by HOLEQUEST LIMITEDWon by Robin Mackenzie PartnershipWon by Zenith Property Conservation Ltd
  • Lot 2 - Masonry and Builder Work

    Supply of labour for infrastructure, new build and maintenance projects which may consist of but are not limited to: -construction of walls, from sub-structure to superstructure, and external standalone structures. constructed in blockwork, brickwork (including facing brick), natural masonry and all associated labours/sundries; -stone masonry work including alteration of existing masonry structures (walls, bridges and the like), dressed stonework and random rubble walling; -coping – bedding of copes to above-described areas as applicable; -pointing of new built works, and/or existing, sand & cement or lime mortar, to above-described areas as applicable.

    Won by B & K Hume Groundworks LtdWon by Gradwell Contracting LtdWon by M Squared (Scotland) LtdWon by Owen Gillard GroundworksWon by PSL People Solutions LtdWon by R Henderson Builder and Groundworks LtdWon by RPA Builders LtdWon by Stepford Contracts LtdWon by Zenith Property Conservation Ltd
  • Lot 3 - Formwork, Steel Fixing, Structural Steel Buildings, Structural Concrete Floor and Screeding

    Formwork using hired systems or site fabricated timber and steel fixing using mesh or rebar etc. for infrastructure, new build and maintenance projects which may consist of but are not limited to: -bridge abutments; -bridge decks; -retaining wall; -ground beams; -concrete floor slabs; -structural steel buildings; -structural concrete floor and screeding.

    Won by Advance Construction Scotland GroupWon by B & K Hume Groundworks LtdWon by Gradwell Contracting LtdWon by Morrison & Murray (Engineering) LimitedWon by Owen Gillard GroundworksWon by R Henderson Builder and Groundworks LtdWon by Stepford Contracts LtdWon by T & R Keddie BlacksmithsWon by tweed formwork & joineryWon by Walker Groundworks Ltd
  • Lot 4 - Commercial Scaffolding

    Scaffolding works for infrastructure, new build and maintenance projects which may consist of but are not limited to: -supply, erection, which includes the hire and dismantling of scaffolding; -encapsulation, enclosing the scaffold structure with protective sheeting or materials; -supply, erection, hire and dismantling of working access including staircases; -installation and maintenance of pulley systems; -weekly inspections; -design work; -working over watercourses where existing structure is a masonry or other bridge.

    Won by HAKI Access Solutions LtdWon by LAIDLAW SCAFFOLDING LTDWon by Zenith Property Conservation Ltd
  • Lot 5 - Soft landscaping

    Soft landscaping for infrastructure, new build and maintenance projects which may consist of but are not limited to: -preparation, cultivation & fertilisation of planting area; -supply and planting of trees, hedging, shrubs, bulbs, ground cover, wildflower and other plants; -supply and installation of tree pits, including irrigation systems; -turfing; -grass-seeding; -grass-cutting; -maintenance works (contract and annual).

    Won by 1st For Fencing (Erectors & Consultants) LtdWon by A-Team Tree Surgery & Garden Services LtdWon by B & K Hume Groundworks LtdWon by Border Landscaping & Tree Services LtdWon by Borders Machinery Ring LtdWon by Davidson Land Services LtdWon by E L Services (BordersWon by Fallhills Fencing LTDWon by Ian Gourlay Tree ServicesWon by J C CONTRACTINGWon by M Squared (Scotland) LtdWon by Owen Gillard GroundworksWon by P1 Contractors LtdWon by Ramora LimitedWon by Stepford Contracts Ltd
  • Lot 6 - Arboricultural

    Arboricultural works for infrastructure, new build and maintenance projects which may consist of but are not limited to: -tree felling; -logging, mulching and disposal of felled trees; -hedge trimming; -removal of wind-blown branches and fallen trees from public roads.

    Won by 1st For Fencing (Erectors & Consultants) LtdWon by A-Team Tree Surgery & Garden Services LtdWon by Ayrshire Tree Surgeons LtdWon by B & K Hume Groundworks LtdWon by Ballantynes Tree ServicesWon by Border Landscaping & Tree Services LtdWon by Borders Machinery Ring LtdWon by Fallhills Fencing LTDWon by Four Seasons Contracting LtdWon by Ian Gourlay Tree ServicesWon by John O'Conner Grounds Maintenance LtdWon by Ramora LimitedWon by Swans minicoach hireWon by TD Tree & Land Services Ltd
  • Lot 7 - Fencing

    Fencing for infrastructure, new build and maintenance projects which may consist of but are not limited to: -post & wire fencing; -stock proof fencing; -post & rail fencing; -close boarded fencing; -industrial fencing; -temporary & HERAS fencing.

    Won by 1st For Fencing (Erectors & Consultants) LtdWon by B & K Hume Groundworks LtdWon by Borders Machinery Ring LtdWon by D E Fencing LtdWon by Fallhills Fencing LTDWon by Ian Gourlay Tree ServicesWon by Morrison & Murray (Engineering) LimitedWon by M Squared (Scotland) LtdWon by P1 Contractors LtdWon by Ramora LimitedWon by Stepford Contracts LtdWon by T & R Keddie BlacksmithsWon by tweed formwork & joinery
  • Lot 8 - Bridge, Road and Footpath Surfacing and Maintenance

    Includes surfacing and patching works for infrastructure, new build and maintenance projects which may consist of but are not limited to: -surfacing to roads and footpaths; -planing, patching of footpaths and roads may also include the disposal of road planings; -bond coating; -pavement reinforcing; -bridge pointing; -waterproofing; -service track reinstatement; -playground & public areas; -driveway surfacing; -bond coating works which may consist of but are not limited to: -trunk roads; -public highways; -private roads; -new road construction with housing and industrial sites.

    Won by B & K Hume Groundworks LtdWon by GGK Contracts (Scotland) LtdWon by Gradwell Contracting LtdWon by Hillhouse Quarry Group LtdWon by Irvine Plant LtdWon by J H Civil Engineering LtdWon by Markon LimitedWon by R Henderson Builder and Groundworks LtdWon by Stepford Contracts LtdWon by Tarmac Trading LimitedWon by Trevor Harris Plant Repairs LtdWon by TW Eason ltd
  • Lot 9 - Road marking

    Road marking works for infrastructure, new build and maintenance projects which may consist of but are not limited to: -road marking – removal & application; -road studs; -high friction surfacing; -decorative resin bond gravel surfacing.

    Won by Active Traffic Management Solutions LtdWon by Central Traffic Management LtdWon by Markon LimitedWon by TIM DOODY & CO TDWon by WJ Scotland (a trading division of WJ North Ltd)

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£25,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
8 October 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Road markingsSafety fencingSignageWater installationsMineral-processing and foundry mould-forming machineryConcrete productsScaffoldingMade-up fencing panels+42 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£375,000,000
Award date
23 March 2026
Contract period
— → 2 March 2030
Winners
  • 1st For Fencing (Erectors & Consultants) Ltd
  • A-Team Tree Surgery & Garden Services Ltd
  • ANW Transport LTD
  • Active Traffic Management Solutions Ltd
  • Advance Construction Scotland Group
  • Assisting Success Limited
  • Ayrshire Tree Surgeons Ltd
  • B & K Hume Groundworks Ltd
  • B Rae Contracting Ltd
  • Ballantynes Tree Services
  • Border Landscaping & Tree Services Ltd
  • Borders Machinery Ring Ltd
  • CSY Architects
  • Central Traffic Management Ltd
  • Class One Traffic Management Ltd
  • Coneworx Ltd
  • Construction Testing Solutions
  • Contraflow Ltd
  • Crexcell
  • D E Fencing Ltd
  • Davidson Land Services Ltd
  • Debelas ltd
  • Derek J Anderson Quantity Surveying Services Limited
  • E L Services (Borders
  • Ewan mcgeorge driver hire ltd
  • Fallhills Fencing LTD
  • Four Seasons Contracting Ltd
  • G and J Groundworks (Jedburgh) Ltd
  • GGK Contracts (Scotland) Ltd
  • Glenmavis Traffic Management
  • Gradwell Contracting Ltd
  • Graham Irvine & Partners
  • HAKI Access Solutions Ltd
  • HOLEQUEST LIMITED
  • Hardesty & Hanover
  • Heritage and Archaeological Research Practice Limited
  • Hermiston Plant Hire Ltd
  • Hillhouse Quarry Group Ltd
  • Ian Gourlay Tree Services
  • Irvine Plant Ltd
  • J C CONTRACTING
  • J H Civil Engineering Ltd
  • John O'Conner Grounds Maintenance Ltd
  • L Robertson Groundworks ltd
  • LAIDLAW SCAFFOLDING LTD
  • M Squared (Scotland) Ltd
  • Markon Limited
  • Morrison & Murray (Engineering) Limited
  • NTB GROUNDWORKS ltd
  • NU-PHALT CONTRACTING LIMITED
  • National Testing Ltd
  • Owen Gillard Groundworks
  • P1 Contractors Ltd
  • PSL People Solutions Ltd
  • R Henderson Builder and Groundworks Ltd
  • RPA Builders Ltd
  • Ramora Limited
  • Robin Mackenzie Partnership
  • Rsh Contracts Limited
  • Signsafe Traffic Ltd.
  • Stepford Contracts Ltd
  • Sunbelt Rentals Limited
  • Swans minicoach hire
  • T & R Keddie Blacksmiths
  • TD Tree & Land Services Ltd
  • TIM DOODY & CO TD
  • TW Eason ltd
  • Tarmac Trading Limited
  • Trevor Harris Plant Repairs Ltd
  • Velocity UK Ltd
  • WJ Scotland (a trading division of WJ North Ltd)
  • Walker Groundworks Ltd
  • Zenith Property Conservation Ltd
  • tweed formwork & joinery

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  1. Contract

    9 April 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    8 October 2025

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