SWTRA Highways & Structures Framework 2027
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is looking for suppliers for construction and highways work (Wales).
It is a framework worth up to £405,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 4 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.
It is split into 2 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 midday, Friday 18 December 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- midday, Friday 4 December 2026
- Bids by
- midday, Friday 18 December 2026
How bids are scored
Commercial 60% · Technical 30% · Social Value 10%
Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.
Competition
Usually high: a median of 8.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 18 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 £405,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.
The buyer expects to buy this again around September 2032.
What the notice says
Should I bid?
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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 midday, Friday 4 December 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 18 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Highway & Structures 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031 What this lot coversTo deliver ancillary, civil and structural engineering works across the strategic road network in South Wales. Typical works under Lot 1: Carriageway maintenance, structural renewals and upgrade programmes, cycling infrastructure / active travel, safety fencing noise programmes, depot works, environmental and soft estate works, safety programmes, tunnel works, traffic management, asset renewals, climate change, air quality and lighting schemes, structures condition inspections and monitoring, strengthening of substandard bridges and associated features, M&E, communications and ITS schemes as required. | Construction, Highways and street lighting | £252,000,000 |
| Surfacing & Ancillary Works 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031 What this lot coversTo deliver surfacing and ancillary works across the strategic road network in South Wales. Typical works under Lot 2: Highway pavement surfacing and ancillary works, pavement improvement works, maintenance and emergency pavement and ancillary works, traffic management, site clearance, drainage works, iron works, pavements, kerbing, footways, paved areas and road markings. | Construction, Highways and street lighting | £153,000,000 |
Timeline
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 066229-2026
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 068588-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 105488-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
51Awards
28Suppliers it has used most for construction
- Atkinsréalis UK Limited1 contract
- Sgwd Gwladys Ltd1 contract
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From notice 066229-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 July 2026, last updated 6 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 6 November 2026.