Planning

NRW Civil Engineering & Infrastructure FWA 2026-2034

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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18 May 2026 at 08:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed here is managed by Natural Resources Wales, and it involves the "NRW Civil Engineering & Infrastructure FWA 2026-2034" project. This open framework agreement spans an eight-year period from 2026 to 2034, focusing on civil engineering works. The project is divided into two geographical lots: North and South, within the UKL region, primarily addressing infrastructure works. The procurement is in the planning stage, with the potential for future notices related to this tender expected around 8th July 2026. The open procedure adopted indicates that the procurement surpasses the regulatory threshold with a projected gross value of £60 million. The planned start for this framework is 1st October 2026.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in construction and civil engineering. Businesses capable of undertaking large-scale projects and adhering to UK public procurement standards, such as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet suitability criteria, are especially encouraged to participate. By securing a position within this framework, businesses can expect regular work opportunities over multiple years within the civil engineering sector in Wales, enhancing both experience and reputation in large-scale public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

NRW Civil Engineering & Infrastructure FWA 2026-2034

Notice Description

This is a pipeline notice for NRW Civil Engineering & Infrastructure FWA 2026 - 2034 which will be a 8yr Open Framework. There will be 2 geographical lots, Lot 1 - NORTH and Lot 2 - SOUTH.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ab4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045213-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2034 Over 5 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
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

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