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02 Sep 2026 at 16:19

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20 Feb 2025 at 13:58

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16 Jul 2024 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Association of North East Councils Limited, through NEPO, procured a multi-contractor framework for civil engineering and infrastructure works (CPV 45200000). The scope covers site preparation, complete or partial construction and civil engineering works, construction machinery hire with operators, and architectural, engineering and inspection services. Projects are organised by geographical area and project value, including Tees Valley; Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear; the wider North East of England; and national delivery. A marine works lot covers projects nationally. The framework can be used by NEPO members and associate members, and by public bodies across the UK, including government, NHS bodies, local authorities, emergency services, educational establishments, registered social landlords and charities.

This completed open-procedure procurement resulted in an active award and active contract. The framework has an estimated value of £1,000,000,000, with the contract signed on 20 February 2025. The tender closed on 14 October 2024, and bids were opened five minutes later. Its framework term is 2,160 days, with renewal rights. Eleven lots covered regional and national civil engineering projects, value bands from up to £1,000,000 to over £10,000,000, a single-supplier high-value lot and national marine works; each lot was valued at £90,909,090, although all lots are recorded as cancelled. Thirty-three suppliers were awarded places: Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering, BAM Nuttall, Applebridge Construction, Brims Construction, Britcon, C Spencer, Colas, CR Reynolds, Dawson-Wam, Esh, Galliford Try, Hall Construction Services, Howard Civil Engineering, John Graham Construction, John Sisk and Son, Aureos Highways, Milestone Infrastructure, Neom Engineering, Octavius Infrastructure, Rainton Construction, Seymour Civil Engineering Contractors, Sirius Engineering Group, Story Contracting, Taylor Woodrow Infrastructure, Tilbury Douglas, Volkerstevin, Winvic, Wills Bros, Thomas Armstrong, Southbay, Meldrum Structural & Civil Engineering, G&B Civil Engineering, and Charles Brand. Evaluation weighted quality at 70% and cost at 30%; staff names and qualifications were required, and electronic bids had to be in English.

This framework demonstrates substantial, repeat public-sector demand for civil engineering and infrastructure delivery across the North East and nationally, including marine projects and schemes ranging from smaller works to major projects above £10,000,000. A credible future competitor would need broad delivery capability spanning site preparation, construction and civil engineering, supported by access to construction plant and operator resources. The requirement also includes architectural, engineering and inspection services, so integrated technical capability or dependable specialist partners would be relevant. Bidders needed to provide the names and qualifications of staff assigned to the work, making demonstrable professional capacity important. The awarded field combines large contractors with SMEs, showing that smaller firms can be relevant where they can evidence suitable technical resources, quality and cost competitiveness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Works

Notice Description

NEPO is awarding a multi-contractor, multi-lot framework agreement for civil engineering and infrastructure works. This framework agreement provides a diverse range of civil engineering and/or infrastructure works. Lots are categorised according to the project value and the geographical location of the project.

Lot Information

Tees Valley - Up to PS1,000,000

Lot 1 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of PS1,000,000 within the boundaries of the Tees Valley

Renewal: The framework is a replacement for the current NEPO211 Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Works solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.

Durham, Northumberland and Tyne & Wear - Up to PS1,000,000

Lot 2 will cover projects with an initial budgeted value of PS1,000,000 within the boundaries of Durham. Northumberland and Tyne & Wear.

Renewal: The framework is a replacement for the current NEPO211 Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Works solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.

North East - PS1,000,001 - PS3,000,000

Lot 3 covers projects with an initial budgeted value of between PS1,000,001 and PS3,000,000 within the boundaries of the North East of England

Renewal: The framework is a replacement for the current NEPO211 Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Works solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.

North East - PS3,000,001 - PS5,000,000

Lot 4 covers projects with an initial budgeted value of between PS3,000,001 and PS5,000,000 within the boundaries of the North East of England

Renewal: The framework is a replacement for the current NEPO211 Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Works solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.

North East - PS5,000,001 - PS10,000,000

Lot 5 covers projects within an initial budgeted value between PS5,000,001 - PS10,000,000 within the boundaries of the North East of England

Renewal: The framework is a replacement for the current NEPO211 Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Works solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.

North East - Over PS10,000,000

Lot 6 covers projects within an initial budgeted value of over PS10,000,000 within the boundaries of the North East of England.

Renewal: The framework is a replacement for the current NEPO211 Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Works solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.

National - Up to PS5,000,000

Lot 7 covers projects with an initial budgeted value of up to PS5,000,000 nationally.

Renewal: The framework is a replacement for the current NEPO211 Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Works solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.

National - PS5,000,001 - PS10,000,000

Lot 8 covers projects with an initial budgeted value of between PS5,000,001 and PS10,000,000 nationally

Renewal: The framework is a replacement for the current NEPO211 Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Works solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.

National - Over PS10,000,000

Lot 9 covers projects with an initial budgeted value of over PS10,000,000 nationally

Renewal: The framework is a replacement for the current NEPO211 Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Works solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.

National - Single Supplier - Over PS10,000,000

Lot 10 covers projects with an initial budgeted value of over PS10,000,000 nationally.

Renewal: The framework is a replacement for the current NEPO211 Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Works solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.

National - Marine

Lot 11 will cover projects nationally and there is no value banding.

Renewal: The framework is a replacement for the current NEPO211 Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Works solution. It is anticipated that upon expiry, the solution will be re-procured.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047da7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083190-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45100000 - Site preparation work

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

45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£999,999,990 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000,000 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
12 months prior to the published expiry date.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLC North East (England), TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees, TLC12 South Teesside, TLC13 Darlington, TLC14 Durham, TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
34
Supplier Names

Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd

BAM Nuttall Ltd

Applebridge Construction Limited

Brims Construction Limited

Britcon (UK) Ltd

C Spencer Ltd

Colas Ltd

C R Reynolds Ltd

DAWSON-WAM

Esh Construction Ltd

Galliford Try

Hall Construction Services Ltd

Howard Civil Engineering

John Graham Construction Ltd

John Sisk & Son Limited

Aureos Highways Ltd formerly Keltbray Highways Limited

Milestone Infrastructure Limited

Neom Engineering Limited

Octavius Infrastructure Ltd

Rainton Construction Ltd

Seymour Civil Engineering Contractors Ltd

Sirius Remediation Ltd

Story Contracting Ltd

Taylor Woodrow Infrastructure Limited

Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd

VolkerStevin Infrastructure Ltd

Winvic Construction Ltd

Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd

Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd

Southbay Civil Engineering Ltd

Meldrum Civil Engineering

G & B Civil Engineering Ltd

Charles Brand Limited

BCE Northern Ltd

Further Information

Notice URLs

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