Award

Framework Agreement for the provision of engineering services

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Apr 2026 at 14:38

Award

26 Mar 2026 at 17:16

Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has awarded a framework agreement for the provision of engineering services specifically designed to support civil engineering works conducted by their Highways Department. The agreement includes surveying, setting out, as well as supervisory and site management duties across Swansea, located in the region UKL18, United Kingdom. This procurement process was completed under an open procedure, and as of 2026-04-24, it is in the award stage with the contract period set from 2026-04-20 to 2028-04-19, with an option to extend up to 24 months. The framework relies on a closed type agreement, conducting all call-offs based on price and availability to secure the most advantageous bid.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in engineering services to leverage their expertise in civil engineering projects. Large companies like AMLO ENGINEERING SURVEYING LIMITED, along with SMEs such as D. BAMBER SURVEYS LIMITED, have successfully secured supplier roles under this agreement, demonstrating that businesses of varying sizes can find rewarding opportunities within this procurement. The framework is tailored to accommodate different scales of operation and highlights the importance of compliance with quality standards and health & safety regulations, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to enhance their portfolio and gain substantial exposure in the public sector.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e937
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037700-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£288,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£288,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AMLO ENGINEERING SURVEYING

D. BAMBER SURVEYS

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