Refit and Refurbishment Framework
Framework Description
Pagabo's Refit and Refurbishment Framework lets public bodies appoint contractors to refurbish and retrofit existing buildings on projects worth more than £50,000. It has 96 appointed contractors who specialise in this work. It is a traditional framework rather than a DPS, so the contractor list is fixed for its term, and it runs until 31 May 2027.
Context & Use Case
Public bodies use it to bring older buildings up to date: renovating structures, installing modern systems, improving energy efficiency and meeting current building standards. Refurbishment in occupied or operational buildings, such as schools and offices, brings phasing and access challenges, so buyers value contractors who specialise in it rather than general new-build firms.
Scope of Services
Renovation of existing structures Installation of modern building systems Retrofit for energy efficiency Structural repairs Interior and exterior improvements Compliance upgrades to current building standards
Lots
See framework link
Who Can Apply
Refurbishment and fit-out contractors with experience of projects above £50,000 in public buildings. The 96 places are filled and new contractors cannot join before the framework ends on 31 May 2027; watch Pagabo's upcoming frameworks page for any replacement.
Buyer Benefits
Buyers get refurbishment specialists who know how to work in buildings that often stay in use during a project. The size of the pool gives buyers regional choice and competition on price for each scheme, and the £50,000 threshold keeps it focused on substantial works.
Next Steps
Appointed contractors should push for call-offs before 31 May 2027, especially with schools and councils planning summer works. Others should check Pagabo's upcoming frameworks page for renewal dates and gather refurbishment case studies that show phasing in occupied buildings, energy upgrades and compliance work.
How Athena Can Help
For refurbishment contractors outside this framework, the next Pagabo or similar refurbishment procurement is the real chance. Athena can make sure you know when suitable frameworks open and handle your application end to end through our framework application help.
Our refurbishment bid writers show how you deliver in occupied buildings with minimal disruption, and our public sector tender support helps you price and qualify each opportunity before committing resources, so you bid where your experience is strongest.
