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South West Wales Regional Civil Engineering Contractors Framework 2027

Carmarthenshire County Council · Local authority

In brief

Carmarthenshire County Council is looking for suppliers for construction and highways work (Wales).

It is a framework worth up to £800,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 8 February 2027.

It is split into 16 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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

Bids close at 2pm, Thursday 26 November 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 2pm, Thursday 19 November 2026
Bids by: 2pm, Thursday 26 November 2026

How bids are scored

Lot 1 - Very Small Civil Engineering Resource Services (Up to 100,000 GBP)

Quality 10% · Price 90%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Lot 2A - Civil Engineering Works in Pembrokeshire (Up to 1,000,000 GBP)

Price 80% · Quality 20%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Lot 2B - Civil Engineering Works in Carmarthenshire (Up to 1,000,000 GBP)

Price 80% · Quality 20%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Lot 2C - Civil Engineering Works in Neath Port Talbot and Swansea (Up to 1,000,000 GBP)

Price 80% · Quality 20%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

12 more lots are scored in the official notice.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 46 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 £800,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

Tender documents

South West Wales Regional Civil Engineering Contractors Framework 2027 Tender Information document

What the notice says

Carmarthenshire County Council in association with Ceredigion County Council, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, Pembrokeshire County Council and Swansea Council intends to establish a new iteration of this Framework by appointing suitably qualified Contractors for the delivery of civil engineering related construction projects and other works across the region. The Framework will include value-banded and geographical/regional lots for Civil Engineering Works (e.g. Very Small, Small, Medium and Large Civils Work) as well as lots for Specialist Civils Work (e.g. Demolition, Public Lighting, Lining & Road Marking, Surfacing, Ground Investigations, Marine Works, Traffic Management, Bridge Maintenance, Landscaping). Please note that the figures quoted are for the anticipated spend over the term of the agreement and the Employer makes no guarantee as to any levels of awards to be made under the Framework Agreement.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 12 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £800,000,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Wales?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 16 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
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.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 2pm, Thursday 19 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 2pm, Thursday 26 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Lot 1 - Very Small Civil Engineering Resource Services (Up to 100,000 GBP) 8 February 2027 to 7 February 2030 What this lot covers Lot 1 is for the provision of Very Small Civil Engineering Resource Services across the region, up to 100,000 GBP in value. The appointed contractors will supplement the Contracting Authorities' in-house direct labour workforces. The type of services might include general civil works, fencing, bricklaying, stone masonry, welding / metalwork, kerbing, bridge painting, concrete repairs, shuttering and emergency response works. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: • Tenderers may submit bids for Lot 1 and any of Lots 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D. However, a Tenderer can only be awarded a place on either Lot 1 or on any of Lots 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D. Tenderers are required to specify their preferred Lot(s) should they submit successful bids for Lot 1 as well as any of Lots 2A-D. • Tenderers bidding for Lot 1 cannot bid for any of Lots 3 to 13 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in this lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.	Construction	£800,000,000
Lot 2A - Civil Engineering Works in Pembrokeshire (Up to 1,000,000 GBP) 8 February 2027 to 7 February 2030 What this lot covers Lot 2A is for the provision of Civil Engineering Works in Pembrokeshire, up to 1,000,000 GBP in value. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: • Tenderers may submit bids for Lot 1 and any of Lots 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D. However, a Tenderer can only be awarded a place on either Lot 1 or on any of Lots 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D. Tenderers are required to specify their preferred Lot(s) should they submit successful bids for Lot 1 as well as any of Lots 2A-D. • Tenderers bidding for Lot 2A cannot also bid for Lots 12 or 13 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.	Construction	£800,000,000
Lot 2B - Civil Engineering Works in Carmarthenshire (Up to 1,000,000 GBP) 8 February 2027 to 7 February 2030 What this lot covers Lot 2B is for the provision of Civil Engineering Works in Carmarthenshire, up to 1,000,000 GBP in value. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: • Tenderers may submit bids for Lot 1 and any of Lots 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D. However, a Tenderer can only be awarded a place on either Lot 1 or on any of Lots 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D. Tenderers are required to specify their preferred Lot(s) should they submit successful bids for Lot 1 as well as any of Lots 2A-D. • Tenderers bidding for Lot 2B cannot also bid for Lots 12 or 13 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.	Construction, Highways and street lighting, Architecture and engineering	£800,000,000
Lot 2C - Civil Engineering Works in Neath Port Talbot and Swansea (Up to 1,000,000 GBP) 8 February 2027 to 7 February 2030 What this lot covers Lot 2C is for the provision of Civil Engineering Works in Neath Port Talbot and Swansea, up to 1,000,000 GBP in value. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: • Tenderers may submit bids for Lot 1 and any of Lots 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D. However, a Tenderer can only be awarded a place on either Lot 1 or on any of Lots 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D. Tenderers are required to specify their preferred Lot(s) should they submit successful bids for Lot 1 as well as any of Lots 2A-D. • Tenderers bidding for Lot 2C cannot also bid for Lots 12 or 13 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.	Construction	£800,000,000
Lot 2D - Civil Engineering Works in Ceredigion (Up to 1,000,000 GBP) 8 February 2027 to 7 February 2030 What this lot covers Lot 2D is for the provision of Civil Engineering Works in Ceredigion, up to 1,000,000 GBP in value. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: • Tenderers may submit bids for Lot 1 and any of Lots 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D. However, a Tenderer can only be awarded a place on either Lot 1 or on any of Lots 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D. Tenderers are required to specify their preferred Lot(s) should they submit successful bids for Lot 1 as well as any of Lots 2A-D. • Tenderers bidding for Lot 2D cannot also bid for Lots 12 or 13 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.	Construction	£800,000,000
Lot 3 - Civil Engineering Works All Areas (1,000,000 - 3,000,000 GBP) 8 February 2027 to 7 February 2030 What this lot covers Lot 3 is for the provision of Civil Engineering Works and associated ancillary property construction works (if applicable) across the South West Wales region, of between 1,00,000 and 3,000,000 GBP in value. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: • Tenderers bidding for Lot 3 cannot also bid for Lots 1, 12 or 13 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.	Construction	£800,000,000
Lot 4 - Civil Engineering Works All Areas (3,000,000 GBP and over) 8 February 2027 to 7 February 2030 What this lot covers Lot 4 is for the provision of Civil Engineering Works and associated ancillary property construction works (if applicable) across the South West Wales region, of over 3,000,000 GBP in value. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: • Tenderers bidding for Lot 4 cannot also bid for Lots 1, 12 or 13 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.	Construction	£800,000,000
Lot 5 - Demolition (All Areas) 8 February 2027 to 7 February 2030 What this lot covers Lot 5 is for the provision of demolition related works across the South West Wales region. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: • Tenderers bidding for Lot 5 cannot also bid for Lot 1 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.	Construction	£800,000,000
Lot 6 - Public Lighting Works & Associated Electrical Works (All Areas) 8 February 2027 to 7 February 2030 What this lot covers Lot 6 is for the provision of Public Lighting and associated electrical works across the South West Wales region. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: • Tenderers bidding for Lot 6 cannot also bid for Lot 1 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.	Construction, Highways and street lighting	£800,000,000
Lot 7 - Lining & Road Marking (All Areas) 8 February 2027 to 7 February 2030 What this lot covers Lot 7 is for the provision of Lining and Road Marking and associated works across the South West Wales region. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: • Tenderers bidding for Lot 7 cannot also bid for Lot 1 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.	Construction	£800,000,000
Lot 8 - Surfacing (All Areas) 8 February 2027 to 7 February 2030 What this lot covers Lot 8 is for surfacing and related works across the South West Wales region. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: • Tenderers bidding for Lot 8 cannot also bid for Lot 1 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.	Construction	£800,000,000
Lot 9 - Ground Investigation (All Areas) 8 February 2027 to 7 February 2030 What this lot covers Lot 9 will be for ground investigation and associated services across the South West Wales region. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: • Tenderers bidding for Lot 9 cannot also bid for Lot 1 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.	Construction, Architecture and engineering	£800,000,000
Lot 10 - Marine Works (Exc. Coastal) (All Areas) 8 February 2027 to 7 February 2030 What this lot covers Lot 10 is for the provision of Marine Works (excluding coastal works) across the South West Wales region. The requirements will include all specialist marine works such as inspection, refurbishment and repair works to all underwater, confined spaces and marine structures. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: • Tenderers bidding for Lot 10 cannot also bid for Lot 1 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.	Construction	£800,000,000
Lot 11 - Traffic Management (All Areas) 8 February 2027 to 7 February 2030 What this lot covers Lot 11 is for the provision of Traffic Management services across the South West Wales region. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: • Tenderers bidding for Lot 11 cannot also bid for Lot 1 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.	Construction	£800,000,000
Lot 12 - Bridge Maintenance & Associated Infrastructure Works (All Areas) 8 February 2027 to 7 February 2030 What this lot covers Lot 12 is for the provision of Bridge Maintenance & Associated Infrastructure Works across the South West Wales region. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: • Tenderers bidding for Lot 12 cannot also bid for Lots 1, 2A-D, 3 or 4 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.	Construction	£800,000,000
Lot 13 - Hard and Soft Landscaping and Landscape Maintenance Works (All Areas) 8 February 2027 to 7 February 2030 What this lot covers Lot 13 is for the provision of Hard and Soft Landscaping and Landscape Maintenance Works across the South West Wales region. PLEASE NOTE that there are restrictions in relation to this lot, namely: • Tenderers bidding for Lot 13 cannot also bid for Lots 1, 2A-D, 3 or 4 (and vice-versa). Please note that the figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 4 years.	Construction	£800,000,000

Timeline

28 August 2026Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 082237-2026
15 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 097425-2026

About the buyer

Carmarthenshire County CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for construction

007 Diggers Ltd1 contract
A&C Aggregates1 contract
A&M Plant Hire Ltd1 contract
Alan James1 contract
Biomarsh Environmental Ltd1 contract

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From notice 082237-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 August 2026, last updated 15 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 15 October 2026.