South West Wales Regional Civil Engineering Contractors Framework 2027
Carmarthenshire County Council, working with Ceredigion County Council, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, Pembrokeshire County Council and Swansea Council, is establishing a regional civil engineering contractors framework for construction projects and related works across South West Wales. The framework covers a wide range of civil engineering activities, including general civils works of varying scale and specialist lots such as demolition, public lighting, lining and road marking, surfacing, ground investigations, marine works, traffic management, bridge maintenance and landscaping. The estimated framework value is £800 million, and it is planned as a multi-lot arrangement with value-banded and geographical/regional lots, although the final lot structure may change in the published tender documents. Delivery is expected across UKL14, UKL17, UKL18 and UKL24 in the United Kingdom. The key requirement is that bidders must be suitably qualified contractors able to deliver civil engineering related construction projects and other works in the region.
Buyer: Carmarthenshire County Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 15 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £800m
- Bids close: 26 Nov 2026
- Location: South West Wales, Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, Powys
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 8 Feb 2027 to 7 Feb 2030
- Category: Construction work (45000000)
From the official notice
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.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 26 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £800m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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