A NEW national framework with an anticipated value of between £1bn and £1.5bn is being procured by Scape to support clients in delivering their civil engineering and infrastructure requirements.
The Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Framework will extend public sector procurement specialist Scape’s current portfolio of national construction and professional services frameworks.
The objectives of the framework are to provide public sector clients with the efficiency benefits of collaborative procurement whilst increasing quality, effectiveness and ensuring quicker practical service delivery.
Mark Robinson, Group chief executive at Scape, said: “Our clients asked that we considered the procurement of a national civil engineering and infrastructure framework, bringing the expertise from years of procuring construction to the market.
“This is in response to more and more government investment in national and local infrastructure projects with a commitment to invest over £100bn of capital in specific projects in the lifetime of the next Parliament.
“The framework will be able to deliver on large-scale, high profile projects such as associated infrastructure around HS2, however it will meet the immediate need of the large number of public sector bodies to carry out projects such as flood defence work, footbridges, public realm and local road network improvements that they need.
“This new framework will obviate the need for expensive individual OJEU tenders and will bring the benefits of a client collective
“The framework will operate nationwide but as with all Scape services, will be delivered locally contributing to the local economy.
“We envisage that a single provider will be awarded the framework at the conclusion of the procurement process but we expect to see consortia formed to bid for the deal,” Mark added.
A wide range of civil engineering and infrastructure services will be included in the framework.
These will include: architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services; urban planning and landscape architectural services; laboratory services; consulting services for water supply; monitoring and control services among others.
Scape has advertised a Prior Information Notice (PIN) in the OJEU to make the market aware of this procurement. The company is undertaking pre-procurement engagement in line with UK Government Lean Procurement guidelines and this will take the form of engaging with the market through a Market Awareness event.
At the event Scape will inform the market about the upcoming procurement and provide an opportunity to consult with and receive feedback from potential suppliers.
The Market Awareness event will take place on Friday 16 May at the Nottingham Belfry Hotel near junction 26 of the M1 (NG8 6PY) from 9:30am to 12:00pm.
Potential suppliers are invited to arrive from 9.30am for refreshments. The event will commence with a presentation at 10am, followed by question and will conclude at 12noon.
In order to manage the events potential suppliers are limited to a maximum of three attendees per organisation.
To register your interest in attending the event, email: [email protected]
