This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Feb 2025 at 14:15

Tender

16 Jul 2024 at 11:42

Planning

19 Mar 2024 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) has awarded a contract under the title "Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Works." This contract, classified under CPV code 45200000 for complete or part construction and civil engineering works, involves a multi-contractor, multi-lot framework agreement designed to deliver a wide range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects throughout the United Kingdom. With a procurement method of open procedure above threshold, the framework agreement spans from 3rd March 2025 to 2nd March 2031, plus a potential extension of 24 months. The key supplier companies awarded this contract include Applebridge Construction Limited, Balfour Beatty, BAM Nuttall Limited, BRIMS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, and several others. The tender stage concluded with awards being published on 20th February 2025, and the total contract value amounts to £1,000,000,000 GBP.

This framework provides excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering, infrastructure, and associated construction services. Types of eligible projects include capital highway projects, civils construction, local road improvements, groundworks, drainage work, and flood resilience schemes, among others. The framework's structure in separate lots opens doors for both large firms and SMEs, encouraging a diverse range of suppliers to participate. Given the long-term nature and broad scope of the projects, companies with expertise in various construction disciplines will find this opportunity particularly advantageous for steady business growth and sustained involvement in notable public works projects across the UK.

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Notice Title

Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Works

Notice Description

The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) has established a multi-contractor, multi-lot Framework Agreement for the provision of Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Works. It is categorised into lots based on the project value and geographical location of the project to encourage a range of Suppliers and to ensure the needs of all Contracting Authorities are met. Lots 1 - 10 will cover all types of civil engineering and infrastructure works and associated services, Lot 11 is a specialist lot. This Framework Agreement offers Contracting Authorities access to Suppliers providing a diverse range of Civil Engineering and/or Infrastructure works. This can include individual projects, or programmes of work including: * Capital highway/ infrastructure projects. * Civils construction projects. * Local road improvement / remodelling schemes. * Groundworks and land remediation. * Enabling works. * Drainage works. * Public realm works including paving. * Repair, maintenance, restoration of structures. * Flood and coastal risk management projects. * Structures over or adjacent to significant watercourses. * Civil Engineering in a marine environment including marine structures. * Light rail and associated infrastructure schemes. * Flood resilience schemes. This list is not exhaustive and is intended to provide a general overview of the types of works that may be awarded. All works awarded will be at the discretion of the Contracting Authority and in accordance with their internal procedures. Due to the diverse complexities attributed within the remit of Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Works it is anticipated there may be a requirement for work to include additional construction disciplinary expertise as part of larger projects. The framework is for 48 months with an optional extension of a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9250e269-967b-4915-98ee-408a5cec1f82
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad89e1e6-389e-497d-8864-6f5d30d1ea02
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Association of North East Councils Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3DF
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
34
Supplier Names

Applebridge Construction Limited

Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Limited

BAM Nuttall Ltd

Brims Construction Limited

Britcon (UK) Ltd

Spencer Rail Engineering Limited

Colas Ltd

C R Reynolds Ltd

Esh Construction Ltd

Galliford Try

Hall Construction Services Ltd

Howard Civil Engineering

John Graham Construction Limited

John Sisk & Son Limited

M Group Highways Limited

Neom Engineering Limited

Octavius Infrastructure Ltd

Rainton Construction Limited

Seymour Civil Engineering Contractors Ltd

Sirius Remediation Ltd

Story Contracting Ltd

Taylor Woodrow Infrastructure Limited

Tilbury Douglas Construction Limited

VolkerStevin Infrastructure Ltd

Winvic Construction Ltd

AUREOS HIGHWAYS LIMITED

DAWSON-WAM

Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Limited

BCE Northern Limited

Charles Brand Group Ltd

G & B Civil Engineering Ltd

Southbay Civil Engineering Ltd

Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd

Meldrum Structural and Civil Engineering Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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