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Civil Engineering Framework (Scotland)

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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18 Dec 2025 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed the award stage of the Civil Engineering Framework in Scotland, which involves an extended contract for civil and structural engineering projects under CPV code 45000000, mainly concerning construction work. The framework, initiated as a tender process without prior publication, spans locations within Scotland (UKM region) and classifies under the 'works' procurement category. Originally set to last until 2024, the ongoing uncertainty around project funding has justified extending the contract by 24 months, with potential for another 24-month extension, effective from 21 March 2024. This extension does not change the framework’s initial scope or value, which concerns individual contracts worth between £5 million and £100 million.

This extended framework presents a myriad of opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in civil and structural engineering. Major firms like Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd and Graham, among others, have been actively engaged with awards granted exceeding £800 million in total across several lots. The steady framework pipeline offers a solid platform for these businesses to secure substantial contracts, ideally positioning companies with the capacity for large construction projects. Firms experienced in managing sizable public projects, particularly those familiar with the Scottish market’s regulatory landscape, would be well-suited to foster growth via participation in future tender opportunities facilitated by this framework.

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Notice Title

Civil Engineering Framework (Scotland)

Notice Description

Extension of the Civil Engineering Framework (Scotland) contract by 24 months, with the option to extend a further 24 months. The justification for the framework extension shall be on the basis of Regulation 72 (1) (c). There is no change to framework scope or value. The value referred to in this notice within sections II.1.7 and V.2.4 refers to the initial value of the original framework procurement.

Lot Information

General Civil Engineering Works greater than 5M GBP and up to 25M GBP

Lot 1 covers all general civil engineering works at national (Scotland) level for individual contracts(Work Orders) with a value greater than 5,000,000 GBP up to 25,000,000 GBP.

Structural Civil Engineering Works greater than 5M GBP up to 25M GBP

Lot 2 covers all structural civil engineering works at national (Scotland) level for individual contracts (Work Orders) with a value greater than 5,000,000 GBP up to 25,000,000 GBP.

All Civil Engineering Works greater than 25M GBP up to 100M GBP

Lot 3 covers all civil and structural engineering works at national (Scotland) level for individual contracts (Work Orders) with a value greater than 25,000,000 GBP up to 100,000,000 GBP.

Procurement Information

The proposed extension is required due to the current level of uncertainty around funding for public civil engineering projects in Scotland within the framework's call-off value range of 5M-100M GBP. There is no certainty in terms of timelines for projects currently in the pipeline. As a result of this uncertainty, no call-offs have been undertaken and we are in a position where we are unable to scope a successor arrangement to the current Civil Engineering Framework (Scotland). It is anticipated, that by extending the framework by 24 months, with the option to extend a further 24 months should uncertainty persist, this will allow for greater clarity around future pipeline and service needs. This should enable a future procurement to have an increased level of pipeline certainty and future demand. Due to the pausing or delay of projects 2024/2025, the anticipated spend through the framework Lots has been significantly below the stated contract value within the published Contract Notice - currently no call-off contracts have been undertaken. It is anticipated that value of the Framework Contract will not exceed the original value in the Contract Notice. There is no proposed modification to the overall nature of the framework. The justification for the framework extension shall be on the basis of Regulation 72 (1) (c) where all of the following conditions are fulfilled-- (i) the need for modification has been brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen; (ii) the modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract or framework; (iii) any increase in price does not exceed 50% of the initial contract value or Framework Agreement. A modification notice will be issued via Public Contract Scotland portal on conclusion of the VEAT notice period, confirming a modification to the existing contract under Regulation 72 (1) (c). The value referred to in this notice within sections II.1.7 and V.2.4 refers to the initial value of the original framework procurement which is not anticipated to be exceeded during the extension period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f8df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084279-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£600,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Norman Matheson
Contact Email
cct_sppd@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

AMALGAMATED CONSTRUCTION

BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING

FARRANS CONSTRUCTION TRADING AS A DIVISION OF NORTHSTONE (NI

GALLIFORD TRY CONSTRUCTION

GRAHAM

MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE

RJ MCLEOD (CONTRACTORS

TAZIKER INDUSTRIAL

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