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

Cardiff Council · Local authority

In brief

Cardiff Council has announced plans to buy architecture and engineering work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

It is a framework worth up to £200,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 25 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £200,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

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.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 069693-2026

Last time this was bought

(Lot 2 Modification Notice) South East Wales Technical and Professional Services

Awarded
7 April 2021
Value
Not stated, or split across lots

Matched on Cardiff Council, the type of work and the title. Check the notice to be sure.

About the buyer

Cardiff CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

84

Awards

20

Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering

  1. Play Area Design and Refurbishment at Belfairs Park in Southend-on-Sea

    Southend-on-Sea City CouncilEast of EnglandGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Closing soon1 hour leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £149kestimated
  2. PS-26-151 - Housing Maintenance & Owner Occ Framework (PRJ0013890)

    East Ayrshire CouncilScotlandConstruction, Building maintenance and repairs

    Closing soon1 hour left12 lotsFramework

    £4.5mframework ceiling
  3. EOD Services Sennelager Training Area

    FCDO ServicesSouth EastFire safety, Architecture and engineering

    Closing soon1 hour leftExpress interestSuitable for SMEs

    £375kestimated
  4. Provision of Housing Market Sales & Rental Data

    Home OfficeUK-wideIT services and software, Marketing and communications

    Closing soon13 hours leftSuitable for SMEs

    £540kestimated
  5. Vehicle Restraint Systems

    The Association of North East Councils LimitedNorth EastConstruction, Highways and street lighting

    Closing soon25 hours left3 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £50mframework ceiling

From notice 069693-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.