CPV 45000000
Construction work — UK government contracts
3,160
Contracts indexed
£244.0b
Known total value
What UK government contracts fall under CPV 45000000?
Division 45 is construction work — the largest CPV division by value in UK public procurement. It spans new build, refurbishment, civil engineering, highways, demolition and specialist trades (roofing, M&E installation, scaffolding) across codes 45100000–45500000.
Councils (housing, schools, highways), housing associations, NHS estates, universities, and national clients like National Highways and the Environment Agency all tender constantly. A large share flows through frameworks — SCF, Pagabo, Procure Partnerships, LHC and regional DPS routes for smaller works.
Tendarix indexes 3,160 contracts in this category from Contracts Finder, Find a Tender, the devolved-nation portals and 400+ council procurement sites, each with a plain-English AI summary.
Procurement activity over the last 12 months
2,183 contracts worth £80.9b in disclosed value were published for Construction work (CPV 45000000) in the last year. Bars show monthly contract volume; the line tracks known award value.
Recent tenders
Civils Contractors (Minor Works) Framework Agreement
£65000k4 John Street, Maryport - Lintel Replacement and Rendering
£20k–30kPark Mains High School Extension - Design and Build
£32000kJoinery Contractors Framework
£4300kBrackenhill Park Masterplan Phase 3 Works
Automatic Opening Vents Remedial Works SQ Shopping Centre Camberley
£208kSilsden Road (Addingham) Play Area Refurbishment
Angus Rural Mobility Hub - Enabling Infrastructure Works
£4650kStonehaven Promenade Improvement Works
£400kAngus Rural Mobility Hub - Enabling Infrastructure Works
£4650kSPS-11030 Replacement Roofing on Link Corridors at HMP Grampian
Peatland restoration training site - Tarras Valley Nature Reserve
619-NYC-HA Extra Care Housing, Eshton Rd, Gargrave
Fire Safety and Security Systems Servicing and Reactive Maintenance
Provision of Motor Control Centres, Systems Integration and ICA Services
£140000kBrodick Country Park Conservation Works
Servicing, Maintenance and Repair of HVAC systems in non-domestic properties MTC 2027-2029
£1200kSteelwork, Roof & Wall Cladding, Airtightness Wrap Works Package - Flemington Road Business Units Phase 2, Glenrothes
£600kFort George North Glacis - Underpinning of Sea Wall
Gardeen HA Gas Maintenance 2027
How to win construction work tenders
Get positioned on the frameworks and DPS lists your target clients actually use (check their previous awards to see which), because mid-value works rarely reach the open market. Bids are scored on social value (typically 10–20%), site-specific methodology and programme credibility rather than lowest price; for sub-£500k lots, local SMEs genuinely win if they evidence relevant completed jobs with referee contacts, CHAS/Constructionline accreditation and realistic prelims.
Frequently asked questions
What does CPV code 45000000 cover?
Division 45 is construction work — the largest CPV division by value in UK public procurement. It spans new build, refurbishment, civil engineering, highways, demolition and specialist trades (roofing, M&E installation, scaffolding) across codes 45100000–45500000.
How many Construction work contracts are published in the UK?
Tendarix has indexed 3160 UK public-sector contracts in this category from Contracts Finder, Find a Tender, the devolved-nation portals and 400+ council websites, with a combined known value of £244.0bn. New notices are added daily as buyers publish them.
Who buys Construction work in the public sector?
Recent buyers on Tendarix include North Lincolnshire Council, London Borough of Haringey, Nottingham City Council. Councils (housing, schools, highways), housing associations, NHS estates, universities, and national clients like National Highways and the Environment Agency all tender constantly. A large share flows through frameworks — SCF, Pagabo, Procure Partnerships, LHC and regional DPS routes for smaller works.
How do I win Construction work tenders?
Get positioned on the frameworks and DPS lists your target clients actually use (check their previous awards to see which), because mid-value works rarely reach the open market. Bids are scored on social value (typically 10–20%), site-specific methodology and programme credibility rather than lowest price; for sub-£500k lots, local SMEs genuinely win if they evidence relevant completed jobs with referee contacts, CHAS/Constructionline accreditation and realistic prelims.