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Tender

15 Oct 2026 at 12:09

Planning

28 Aug 2026 at 14:37

Planning

22 May 2025 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council is establishing the South West Wales Regional Civil Engineering Contractors Framework with Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Swansea councils. It covers civil engineering construction and related works, including small-scale general civil works and larger projects, plus specialist services such as demolition, public lighting and electrical work, road lining and marking, surfacing, ground investigation, marine works, traffic management, bridge maintenance and landscaping. Very small works may supplement the councils’ in-house workforces, with examples including fencing, masonry, kerbing, concrete repairs and emergency response. Work is across South West Wales, with some smaller civil engineering lots focused on Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot and Swansea, or Ceredigion. The framework may also be used by a range of other public bodies.

The councils have invited tenders through an open procedure for a multi-lot framework. Work may be awarded directly or through a competitive selection process. The framework is scheduled to run from 8 February 2027 to 7 February 2030, with an option to extend by up to 12 months. The stated anticipated framework spend is £800 million excluding VAT (£960 million including VAT); these figures are for the framework as a whole and do not guarantee awards. The enquiry deadline was 19 November 2026 at 14:00 and the tender submission deadline was 26 November 2026 at 14:00. Lots cover different work types, locations and value bands, from very small works to projects of £3 million and over. Evaluation weights vary by lot: price accounts for 60–90% and quality 10–40%.

The opportunity suits civil engineering contractors able to deliver work at different scales, as well as specialist firms in demolition, public lighting and electrical works, road marking, surfacing, ground investigation, marine structures, traffic management, bridge maintenance or landscaping. The very small works lot is explicitly suitable for SMEs and includes tasks such as fencing, bricklaying, stone masonry, welding, kerbing, bridge painting, concrete repairs and emergency response. SMEs are also marked as suitable across the other lots, making the framework relevant to firms seeking either geographically focused work or specialist regional contracts. Bidders should match their operational footprint to the relevant areas and their capacity to the chosen work and value bands. Lot-choice restrictions apply: in particular, some general civil engineering lots cannot be combined with bridge maintenance or landscaping bids, and the very small works lot has restrictions on combining bids with other lots.

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Notice Information

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 and other works across the region. The Framework will include value-banded and geographical/regional lots for Civil Engineering Works (e.g. Very Small, Small, Medium and Large Civils Work) as well as lots for Specialist Civils Work (e.g. Demolition, Public Lighting, Lining & Road Marking, Surfacing, Ground Investigations, Marine Works, Traffic Management, Bridge Maintenance, Landscaping). Please note that the figures quoted are for the anticipated spend over the term of the agreement and the Employer makes no guarantee as to any levels of awards to be made under the Framework Agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Very Small Civil Engineering Resource Services (Up to 100,000 GBP)

Lot 1 is for the provision of Very Small Civil Engineering Resource Services across the region, up to 100,000 GBP in value. The appointed contractors will supplement the Contracting Authorities' in-house direct labour workforces. The type of services might include general civil works, fencing, bricklaying, stone masonry, welding / metalwork, kerbing, bridge painting, concrete repairs, shuttering and emergency response works. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: * Tenderers may submit bids for Lot 1 and any of Lots 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D. However, a Tenderer can only be awarded a place on either Lot 1 or on any of Lots 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D. Tenderers are required to specify their preferred Lot(s) should they submit successful bids for Lot 1 as well as any of Lots 2A-D. * Tenderers bidding for Lot 1 cannot bid for any of Lots 3 to 13 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in this lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.

Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

Lot 2A - Civil Engineering Works in Pembrokeshire (Up to 1,000,000 GBP)

Lot 2A is for the provision of Civil Engineering Works in Pembrokeshire, up to 1,000,000 GBP in value. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: * Tenderers may submit bids for Lot 1 and any of Lots 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D. However, a Tenderer can only be awarded a place on either Lot 1 or on any of Lots 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D. Tenderers are required to specify their preferred Lot(s) should they submit successful bids for Lot 1 as well as any of Lots 2A-D. * Tenderers bidding for Lot 2A cannot also bid for Lots 12 or 13 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.

Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

Lot 2B - Civil Engineering Works in Carmarthenshire (Up to 1,000,000 GBP)

Lot 2B is for the provision of Civil Engineering Works in Carmarthenshire, up to 1,000,000 GBP in value. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: * Tenderers may submit bids for Lot 1 and any of Lots 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D. However, a Tenderer can only be awarded a place on either Lot 1 or on any of Lots 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D. Tenderers are required to specify their preferred Lot(s) should they submit successful bids for Lot 1 as well as any of Lots 2A-D. * Tenderers bidding for Lot 2B cannot also bid for Lots 12 or 13 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.

Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

Lot 2C - Civil Engineering Works in Neath Port Talbot and Swansea (Up to 1,000,000 GBP)

Lot 2C is for the provision of Civil Engineering Works in Neath Port Talbot and Swansea, up to 1,000,000 GBP in value. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: * Tenderers may submit bids for Lot 1 and any of Lots 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D. However, a Tenderer can only be awarded a place on either Lot 1 or on any of Lots 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D. Tenderers are required to specify their preferred Lot(s) should they submit successful bids for Lot 1 as well as any of Lots 2A-D. * Tenderers bidding for Lot 2C cannot also bid for Lots 12 or 13 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.

Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

Lot 2D - Civil Engineering Works in Ceredigion (Up to 1,000,000 GBP)

Lot 2D is for the provision of Civil Engineering Works in Ceredigion, up to 1,000,000 GBP in value. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: * Tenderers may submit bids for Lot 1 and any of Lots 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D. However, a Tenderer can only be awarded a place on either Lot 1 or on any of Lots 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D. Tenderers are required to specify their preferred Lot(s) should they submit successful bids for Lot 1 as well as any of Lots 2A-D. * Tenderers bidding for Lot 2D cannot also bid for Lots 12 or 13 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.

Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

Lot 3 - Civil Engineering Works All Areas (1,000,000 - 3,000,000 GBP)

Lot 3 is for the provision of Civil Engineering Works and associated ancillary property construction works (if applicable) across the South West Wales region, of between 1,00,000 and 3,000,000 GBP in value. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: * Tenderers bidding for Lot 3 cannot also bid for Lots 1, 12 or 13 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.

Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

Lot 4 - Civil Engineering Works All Areas (3,000,000 GBP and over)

Lot 4 is for the provision of Civil Engineering Works and associated ancillary property construction works (if applicable) across the South West Wales region, of over 3,000,000 GBP in value. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: * Tenderers bidding for Lot 4 cannot also bid for Lots 1, 12 or 13 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.

Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

Lot 5 - Demolition (All Areas)

Lot 5 is for the provision of demolition related works across the South West Wales region. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: * Tenderers bidding for Lot 5 cannot also bid for Lot 1 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.

Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

Lot 6 - Public Lighting Works & Associated Electrical Works (All Areas)

Lot 6 is for the provision of Public Lighting and associated electrical works across the South West Wales region. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: * Tenderers bidding for Lot 6 cannot also bid for Lot 1 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.

Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

Lot 7 - Lining & Road Marking (All Areas)

Lot 7 is for the provision of Lining and Road Marking and associated works across the South West Wales region. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: * Tenderers bidding for Lot 7 cannot also bid for Lot 1 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.

Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

Lot 8 - Surfacing (All Areas)

Lot 8 is for surfacing and related works across the South West Wales region. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: * Tenderers bidding for Lot 8 cannot also bid for Lot 1 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.

Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

Lot 9 - Ground Investigation (All Areas)

Lot 9 will be for ground investigation and associated services across the South West Wales region. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: * Tenderers bidding for Lot 9 cannot also bid for Lot 1 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.

Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

Lot 10 - Marine Works (Exc. Coastal) (All Areas)

Lot 10 is for the provision of Marine Works (excluding coastal works) across the South West Wales region. The requirements will include all specialist marine works such as inspection, refurbishment and repair works to all underwater, confined spaces and marine structures. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: * Tenderers bidding for Lot 10 cannot also bid for Lot 1 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.

Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

Lot 11 - Traffic Management (All Areas)

Lot 11 is for the provision of Traffic Management services across the South West Wales region. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: * Tenderers bidding for Lot 11 cannot also bid for Lot 1 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.

Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

Lot 12 - Bridge Maintenance & Associated Infrastructure Works (All Areas)

Lot 12 is for the provision of Bridge Maintenance & Associated Infrastructure Works across the South West Wales region. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: * Tenderers bidding for Lot 12 cannot also bid for Lots 1, 2A-D, 3 or 4 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.

Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

Lot 13 - Hard and Soft Landscaping and Landscape Maintenance Works (All Areas)

Lot 13 is for the provision of Hard and Soft Landscaping and Landscape Maintenance Works across the South West Wales region. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: * Tenderers bidding for Lot 13 cannot also bid for Lots 1, 2A-D, 3 or 4 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.

Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097425-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights

63712000 - Support services for road transport

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
5 Oct 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Feb 2027 - 7 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Carmarthenshire County Council
Additional Buyers

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Pembrokeshire County Council

Swansea Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Postcode Area
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, TLL24 Powys

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

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