Crown Commercial Framework

SCAPE Defence and Complex Environments Framework

SCAPE is developing a standalone Defence and Complex Environments Framework for secure construction works and services across the UK. Its proposed lower-capacity lot is £500m for...

Last updated: 3 September 2026
Authority SCAPE Procure Limited
Type Crown Commercial
Status Upcoming
Value £8.5bn excl. VAT
Location UK
Sectors Defence, Critical Infrastructure, Construction, Secure Environments

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About this framework

SCAPE is developing a standalone Defence and Complex Environments Framework for secure construction works and services across the UK. Its proposed lower-capacity lot is £500m for projects up to £15m and its upper-capacity lot is £8bn for projects from £10m upward. SCAPE plans to issue the tender notice in November 2026, with framework launch expected between October and December 2027; no exact November publication date has been confirmed.

Who should apply?

This framework is relevant to contractors operating in Defence, Critical Infrastructure, Construction, Secure Environments across a uk footprint. The estimated total value is £8.5bn excl. VAT.

How to prepare before applications open

Frameworks like SCAPE Defence and Complex Environments Framework require significant pre-application preparation. Procurement teams run informal digital due diligence before formal evaluation — your website, LinkedIn presence, and case studies are all checked. We recommend:

  • Auditing your website for public sector credibility signals
  • Ensuring Constructionline or CHAS accreditation is current
  • Building sector-specific case studies with project values
  • Developing social value documentation aligned to the buyer's framework

Disclaimer: Framework dates and statuses are sourced from public procurement portals and are subject to change. Always verify current information directly with SCAPE Procure Limited before making business decisions. Email us corrections.