Tender

Framework Agreement for the provision of engineering services

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process for a Framework Agreement to provide engineering services within its Highways Department. This involves civil engineering tasks, including surveying, setting out, and supervisory and site management duties. This open procedure tender, identified as CCS/25/176, is set primarily in the United Kingdom's region UKL18, with a gross procurement value of £288,000. Interested parties are required to submit their applications through the eTenderWales portal by 5th January 2026. Queries may be submitted until 22nd December 2025, and the process is set to award by 28th January 2026. The procurement aligns with Welsh devolved regulations and invites registrations in both English and Welsh.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses experienced in engineering services, especially those focusing on civil engineering, as the framework is designed for experienced Engineers/Surveyors. Given its structured approach and potential for renewal, it provides long-term business growth opportunities. The tender is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, with an emphasis on quality and cost-effective services. Leveraging a method that includes the use of electronic auctions and setting maximum participants at three, businesses with comprehensive capabilities in site supervision, setting out, and site safety management will find this an especially attractive contract opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the provision of engineering services

Notice Description

The Engineering Division of the Highways Department undertake a variety of Civil Engineering works and are renewing a framework of experienced Engineers/Surveyors who can be called upon to undertake surveying, setting out and supervisory and site management duties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Please see framework documents

Renewal: with the option to extend up to 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e937
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077253-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£239,997 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£239,997 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 1-2 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
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Seán O’Leary
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
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)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

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