The National Civil Engineering Framework, launched by Scape, is set to begin next year, and is expected to run until 2027 – with the possibility of being extended for an extra two years beyond this.
Entries for the Pre-Qualification Questionnaires have now opened (on 15 February 2022) and will stay open until 25 March 2022.
Therefore, contractors wishing to register their interest in the £4 billion bid must swiftly submit these.
The funding will split into £3.25 billion available to firms across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with the remaining £750 million for work in Scotland.
Currently, Scape has a framework that amounts to £2.1 billion, which is due to end in January 2023.
The framework aims to enable public sector clients to obtain infrastructure projects, including road, rail, electric vehicles, flood and coastal, and telecoms.
It also looks to open the opportunities for large infrastructure projects to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs).
To tackle climate change, Scape will assist participating firms with achieving net-zero goals by giving access to specialist advice for contractors.
The Chief Executive of Scape, Mark Robinson, commented on the frameworks:
“Construction activity has been the bedrock of the country’s economic recovery and, our civil engineering frameworks will further help contractors to deliver projects that will continue to ignite local economies and drive better outcomes for communities across the UK.”
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