Contractors are being asked to express interest in a national framework for civil engineering, infrastructure and enabling works, which is expected to produce spending of £4.15bn over the next four years.
The new framework from procurement specialist Pagabo has merged the old national framework for civils and infrastructure and the national framework for demolition and land preparation.
David Llewellyn, Pagabo's construction and infrastructure director, said: 'Significant consideration has gone into the decision behind merging two of the existing frameworks that we manage. In doing so, we are able to streamline the procurement of important works covering civil engineering, infrastructure and enabling works, while ensuring the compliance, transparency and impactful delivery that our clients expect from us.
'This open procedure is set to be a competitive opportunity for contractors across the UK, with the new procurement regulations and our own commitment to SME inclusion meaning that the very best quality businesses are able to deliver the public sector's infrastructure ambitions.
'From new roads and rail routes, through to brownfield regeneration and energy supply transformation, this latest framework is going to be a vital procurement offering in helping the UK create new infrastructure that will improve connectivity and economic prosperity.'
The framework, which will launch in September, is being split into 13 lots with geographical sub-lots that cover areas including England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Each lot will also be split into value bands up to and above £5m: lot 2 will cover highways works. Other lots cover civil engineering sectors such as rail and maritime, plus collaborative partnerships, remediation and groundworks, and full enabling works.
The deadline to register is noon on June 12. Interested parties can find more information online here.
Successful contractors will be able to use Pagabo Group's social value and contract management platforms Loop and Sypro.
