RMCB 047 - Approved Providers for Property Services DPS
Framework Description
RMCB 047 is Shropshire Council's Dynamic Purchasing System for approved providers of property services, advertised under Find a Tender notice 022414-2024. It covers twelve trade and specialist categories, from building construction to heritage works, with opportunities valued between £50,000 and £170,000 depending on the category. The DPS runs until 1 June 2031 and remains open to new applicants throughout.
Context & Use Case
Shropshire Council uses RMCB 047 to commission works on its own buildings and estate: replacing windows, renewing roofs, upgrading heating and electrics, fitting fire doors, and repairing historic structures. Work is let through competitions among providers admitted to the relevant category. Building construction projects, for example, fall in the £50,000 to £139,999 band.
Scope of Services
Building construction services (£50,000 to £139,999) Mechanical services and air conditioning works Electrical services Refenestration, roofing and flooring Tarpaving and drainage Timber fire door installation Passive fire protection Heritage building works
Lots
See framework link
Who Can Apply
Building contractors and specialist trades of all sizes, including SMEs, that can deliver projects at these values in one or more of the twelve categories. As a DPS, it accepts applications now and until 1 June 2031, so firms can apply for the categories that match their trades.
Buyer Benefits
Splitting property work into twelve categories lets the Council go straight to firms qualified in, say, passive fire protection or heritage repairs, rather than relying on general contractors who subcontract. Pre-admitted providers shorten the time from identifying a need to awarding a contract, and an open DPS keeps local SMEs in the pool.
Next Steps
Read notice 022414-2024 on Find a Tender and pick the categories that match work you already deliver at £50,000 and above. Assemble accreditations, insurances, health and safety documents and recent comparable projects, then apply as the notice directs. After admission, respond to each competition in your categories with a priced, programme-backed submission.
How Athena Can Help
For contractors, RMCB 047 is a steady source of £50,000 to £170,000 Council projects, but only for firms admitted to the right categories. Athena's registration service for DPSs picks the categories that suit your trades, prepares the compliance evidence and checks the application before it goes in.
After admission, we help you win the call-offs. Our bid writers produce method statements and quality answers, and our public sector pricing support helps you price works competitively without eroding your margin.
