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South East Wales Technical & Professional Services Framework 2 (SEWTAPS 2)

Cardiff Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

23 Jul 2026 at 13:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

28 May 2026 at 15:16

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council is planning the second South East Wales Technical and Professional Services Framework (SEWTAPS 2), covering construction consultancy services. The framework is intended to provide technical and professional support for construction projects, with an emphasis on value for money and added value for customers. The work is expected to be delivered across South East Wales, within the United Kingdom. It is a services procurement and is intended to operate as a framework agreement, allowing construction consultancy requirements to be called off through the framework. The stated scope is broad rather than limited to one professional discipline, so it may be relevant to firms providing technical, advisory or other professional consultancy services connected with construction and the built environment.

This procurement is at the planning stage: Cardiff Council has announced its intention to establish the framework, but this is pre-market engagement rather than an invitation to tender. The planned framework has one lot and an estimated value of £200,000,000 excluding VAT, or £240,000,000 including VAT. The expected contract period is 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031. The council expects to publish the next notice on 1 October 2026. Written pre-market engagement questionnaires are due by 5 August 2026 at 12 noon, with possible follow-up questions or meetings. The engagement is intended to test market capacity, customer needs and potential framework structures before the procurement approach is finalised.

The framework is likely to suit construction consultancy businesses that can provide technical and professional services for public-sector construction requirements across South East Wales. Small and medium-sized enterprises are identified as suitable participants, so the procurement may be relevant to specialist and mid-sized practices as well as larger multidisciplinary firms. Suppliers should prepare evidence of their ability to deliver construction consultancy work, provide dependable professional advice and support customers in achieving value for money and added value. Businesses that can explain their service offer, likely delivery capacity and experience of working with public-sector or construction clients should use the engagement to help shape the future framework and understand the council’s developing requirements. This is a preparation opportunity, not a competition that can be bid for now.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South East Wales Technical & Professional Services Framework 2 (SEWTAPS 2)

Notice Description

Cardiff Council is aiming to establish the 2nd iteration of the South East Wales Technical & Professional Services Framework 2 (SEWTAPS 2). The provision of Technical and Professional Services that offers Potential Customers value for money and added value for Construction Consultancy Services. This is a Pre-Market Engagement exercise, not a call for competition. Please see documents for further details.

Planning Information

The Pre-Market Supplier Engagement will consist of written questionnaires, which can be accessed and submitted via Proactis at the following link: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Reference: ERFX1008866 - South East Wales Technical and Professional Services Framework 2 (SEWTAPS2) Pre Market Engagement The deadline for submissions is 05/08/2026 12:00 noon Further engagement may be requested in the form of follow up questions or meetings. The Market engagement with customers and suppliers will include areas to understand the market, review current and future needs, identify potential structures for the new framework and determining the most appropriate approach to maximise value for money. The Council has already undertaken some lesson learnt engagement. As part of pre-market engagement, further potential customer feedback will also be undertaken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069683-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cardiff Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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