Planning

South East Wales Technical & Professional Services Framework 2 (SEWTAPS2)

CARDIFF COUNCIL

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28 May 2026 at 14:16

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, led by Cardiff Council, a sub-central public authority under Welsh devolved regulations. The initiative, titled "South East Wales Technical & Professional Services Framework 2 (SEWTAPS2)," aims to establish a framework agreement for providing value-added construction consultancy services in South East Wales. With its legal basis established under the UKPGA 2023/54, the framework has an estimated gross value of £360 million, with a net value of £300 million. The planned contract period will run from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2031. Key upcoming dates include a future notice expected on 1st October 2026, setting the stage for tender opportunities.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in construction consultancy services, particularly those looking to expand their footprint in the Welsh market. As a framework agreement, it invites businesses that can showcase value for money and add tangible benefits to potential customers, thereby promoting long-term partnerships. Companies adept in providing professional and technical services, especially within the context of sizable public sector frameworks, will be well-placed to compete in this substantial procurement venture initiated by Cardiff Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South East Wales Technical & Professional Services Framework 2 (SEWTAPS2)

Notice Description

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.

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/050415-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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