Planning

South West Wales Regional Civil Engineering Contractors Framework 2027

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "South West Wales Regional Civil Engineering Contractors Framework 2027" is currently in the planning stage, led by Carmarthenshire County Council. This initiative, in collaboration with Ceredigion County Council, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, Pembrokeshire County Council, and Swansea Council, aims to establish a framework agreement for civil engineering construction projects. The anticipated contract period is from 6 February 2027 to 5 February 2030, with the potential for extension until 5 February 2031. The focus is on works within the regions of UKL14, UKL17, and UKL18, under the industry category "Construction work." Interested parties should note the future notice date set for 7 September 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in civil engineering and construction. The creation of this framework will facilitate access to multiple projects across South West Wales, offering a platform for long-term collaboration and partnership with sub-central government authorities. Businesses with relevant qualifications and experience in the sector are well-placed to compete for inclusion in the framework, which seeks to deliver impactful infrastructure projects across several counties.

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Notice Title

South West Wales Regional Civil Engineering Contractors Framework 2027

Notice Description

Carmarthenshire County Council in association with Ceredigion County Council, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, Pembrokeshire County Council and Swansea Council intends to establish a new iteration of this Framework by appointing suitably qualified Contractors for the delivery of civil engineering related construction projects across the region.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025318-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Feb 2027 - 5 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1AD
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

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