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title: "South East Wales Technical & Professional Services Framework 2 (SEWTAPS 2)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d1de"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CARDIFF COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-23"
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# South East Wales Technical & Professional Services Framework 2 (SEWTAPS 2)

Buyer: CARDIFF COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d1de

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## Summary

Cardiff Council is currently in the planning stage of the South East Wales Technical & Professional Services Framework 2 (SEWTAPS 2), under the industry category of construction consultancy services. The initiative is aimed at procuring technical and professional services that provide value for money and added value in construction consultancy. This pre-market engagement stage involves supplier engagement in the form of written questionnaires, accessible via Proactis, with a submission deadline set for 5th August 2026. The project is located within the United Kingdom, and the procurement process will follow criteria set by Welsh devolved regulations. The anticipated contract period will span from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2031, with a gross value of £240 million.

This initiative presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical and professional services, particularly those offering construction consultancy. The project is designed to accommodate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), supporting their participation and business growth. The introduction of a framework agreement for services provides a structured platform for service delivery, allowing businesses to engage in long-term partnerships and expand their portfolio within the public sector. Companies well-suited to compete in this tender include those with experience in large-scale service frameworks and an interest in expanding their operations in the Welsh market.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069693-2026 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 4UW |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Butetown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 12:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069693-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069693-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.gov.uk
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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