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title: "SWTRA Consultancy Services Framework 2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0553d4"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
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# SWTRA Consultancy Services Framework 2027

Buyer: NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0553d4

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## Summary

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, the buyer, is currently in the planning stage for a significant tender opportunity titled "SWTRA Consultancy Services Framework 2027." This procurement involves providing highways engineering consultancy services throughout the South Wales Trunk Road network. The procurement process is a framework agreement with a multiple lotting structure, specifically suited for SMEs. The project encompasses civil, structural, environmental, advisory, and engineering design services, focusing on regions within Wales, including areas coded UKL17, UKL14, UKL21, and UKL22. An upcoming market engagement webinar is scheduled for the 9th of June 2026, offering potential suppliers a platform to engage and provide feedback. Notices for the tender are expected to be published by the 30th of September 2026, with the framework starting on the 1st of April 2027 and having a potential extension up to 2033.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for qualified organisations, particularly those specialising in civil, structural, environmental, and engineering design consultancy services. The framework's substantial budget and multi-year span make it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. SMEs with expertise in the specified consultancy areas can strategically pursue this framework agreement to establish or deepen their presence within the Welsh public infrastructure sector. Engaging early through the scheduled market engagement webinar could provide a competitive advantage by influencing the structure or focus of the tender based on feedback, thereby tailoring the framework to better fit their service offerings.

## Notice

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council / South Wales Trunk Road Agent (SWTRA) will be inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to undertake highways engineering consultancy services across the South Wales Trunk Road network and is intending to appoint a number of Suppliers to the Framework based on a multiple Lotting structure.

### Planning Information

The South Wales Trunk Road Agent (SWTRA) invites suppliers to attend a webinar (via Microsoft TEAMS) outlining the proposed framework model options.
The session is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 9th June 2026 (2pm – 3pm).
This will provide an opportunity for suppliers to offer feedback and ask questions regarding the Framework. 
To register interest please email SWTRA with your organisations name, a contact name and the email address you wish to be invited to the webinar. 
email address: commercialteam@southwales-tra.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046298-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORT TALBOT |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA13 1PJ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL44 Neath Port Talbot |
| Local authority | Neath Port Talbot |
| Electoral ward | Aberavon |
| Westminster constituency | Aberafan Maesteg |
| Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 11:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046298-2026
- 26 Jun 2025 at 08:26 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035261-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046298-2026
  20th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035261-2025
  26th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npt.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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