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# Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Works

Buyer: THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9250e269-967b-4915-98ee-408a5cec1f82

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## Summary

The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) has awarded a contract under the title "Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Works." This contract, classified under CPV code 45200000 for complete or part construction and civil engineering works, involves a multi-contractor, multi-lot framework agreement designed to deliver a wide range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects throughout the United Kingdom. With a procurement method of open procedure above threshold, the framework agreement spans from 3rd March 2025 to 2nd March 2031, plus a potential extension of 24 months. The key supplier companies awarded this contract include Applebridge Construction Limited, Balfour Beatty, BAM Nuttall Limited, BRIMS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, and several others. The tender stage concluded with awards being published on 20th February 2025, and the total contract value amounts to £1,000,000,000 GBP.

This framework provides excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering, infrastructure, and associated construction services. Types of eligible projects include capital highway projects, civils construction, local road improvements, groundworks, drainage work, and flood resilience schemes, among others. The framework's structure in separate lots opens doors for both large firms and SMEs, encouraging a diverse range of suppliers to participate. Given the long-term nature and broad scope of the projects, companies with expertise in various construction disciplines will find this opportunity particularly advantageous for steady business growth and sustained involvement in notable public works projects across the UK.

## Notice

The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) has established a multi-contractor, multi-lot Framework Agreement for the provision of Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Works. It is categorised into lots based on the project value and geographical location of the project to encourage a range of Suppliers and to ensure the needs of all Contracting Authorities are met. Lots 1 - 10 will cover all types of civil engineering and infrastructure works and associated services, Lot 11 is a specialist lot. This Framework Agreement offers Contracting Authorities access to Suppliers providing a diverse range of Civil Engineering and/or Infrastructure works. This can include individual projects, or programmes of work including: * Capital highway/ infrastructure projects. * Civils construction projects. * Local road improvement / remodelling schemes. * Groundworks and land remediation. * Enabling works. * Drainage works. * Public realm works including paving. * Repair, maintenance, restoration of structures. * Flood and coastal risk management projects. * Structures over or adjacent to significant watercourses. * Civil Engineering in a marine environment including marine structures. * Light rail and associated infrastructure schemes. * Flood resilience schemes. This list is not exhaustive and is intended to provide a general overview of the types of works that may be awarded. All works awarded will be at the discretion of the Contracting Authority and in accordance with their internal procedures. Due to the diverse complexities attributed within the remit of Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Works it is anticipated there may be a requirement for work to include additional construction disciplinary expertise as part of larger projects. The framework is for 48 months with an optional extension of a further 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad89e1e6-389e-497d-8864-6f5d30d1ea02 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 3DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 34 |
| Supplier names | APPLEBRIDGE CONSTRUCTION; AUREOS FORMERLY KNOWN AS KELTBRAY; BALFOUR BEATTY; BAM NUTTALL; BCE NORTHERN; BRIMS CONSTRUCTION; BRITCON (UK; C R REYNOLDS; C SPENCER; CHARLES BRAND; COLAS; DAWSON-WAM; ESH CONSTRUCTION; G & B CIVIL ENGINEERING; GALLIFORD TRY; HALL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES; HOWARD CIVIL ENGINEERING; JOHN GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION; JOHN SISK AND SON; MELDRUM CONSTRUCTION SERVICES GROUP; MILESTONE ENGINEERING; NEOM ENGINEERING; OCTAVIUS ENGINEERING; RAINTON CONSTRUCTION; SEYMOUR CIVIL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS; SIRIUS REMEDIATION; SOUTHBAY CIVIL ENGINEERING; STORY CONTRACTING; TAYLOR WOODROW INFRASTRUCTURE; THOMAS ARMSTRONG (CONSTRUCTION; TILBURY DOUGLAS CONSTRUCTION; VOLKERSTEVIN INFRASTRUCTURE; WILLS BROS CIVIL ENGINEERING; WINVIC CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad89e1e6-389e-497d-8864-6f5d30d1ea02
- 16 Jul 2024 at 10:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54d3045f-aba1-420f-9b6c-0e881c1afd4d
- 19 Mar 2024 at 15:30 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b00d740-5d2c-4d1b-82fd-d50d7abda6f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad89e1e6-389e-497d-8864-6f5d30d1ea02
  20th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54d3045f-aba1-420f-9b6c-0e881c1afd4d
  16th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b00d740-5d2c-4d1b-82fd-d50d7abda6f5
  19th March 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.open-uk.org
  Link to market engagement questionnaire Open reference number OPEN20242
- http://www.gov.uk/find-tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nepo.org

## Provenance

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