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.

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. Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

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. Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

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. Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

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. Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

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. Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

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. Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

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. Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

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. Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

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. Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

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. Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

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. Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

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. Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

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. Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

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. Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

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. Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

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. Renewal: Option to extend Framework for up to a further 12 months.

Procurement Act 2023

Open procedure

Works will be awarded either by Direct Award or Competitive Selection Process, as detailed in the Framework Agreement.

eTENDERWALES PORTAL - This procurement exercise will be conducted via the eTenderWales portal and tenders must be submitted electronically at https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk. To access the tender documentation, interested parties are required to register on eTenderWales. To assist you in locating this opportunity on the eTenderWales portal, the project reference number is 61783. The main Qualification Envelope reference is itt_124418. The project comprises of one overarching Qualification Invitation to Tender (ITT), in addition to lot-specific ITTs. To constitute a valid tender, bidders are required to submit one completed overarching Qualification ITT AND a Lot-specific ITT (containing a Technical and Commercial Envelope) for EACH LOT they are tendering for. All tender documents such as the Framework Agreement, Instructions to Tenderers etc. are contained within the overarching Qualification ITT and the Lot-specific ITTs. Please also ensure you check the attachments area for any documents / information which may assist you with your submission or you are required to upload as part of your submission as per information contained within the tender pack. - - - - - - - - - - SUPPLIER QUALIFICATION INFORMATION SHARE CODE - In order to access any ITT on eTenderWales, you will be prompted to enter a ‘Supplier Qualification Information Share Code’. This can only be obtained once you have registered on the UK Find a Tender Service portal (the UK Government’s Central Digital Platform). This Share Code is a temporary short access key generated from your profile on Find a Tender Service and is different to the Public Procurement Organisation Number (PPON), which is a unique and permanent identifier for your organisation. For more information, please see: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search - - - - - - - - - - BUSINESS WALES SUPPORT - Business Wales can offer independent advice and guidance to Welsh-based businesses on accessing tendering opportunities and submitting bids. Business Wales will be holding a FREE Live-Tender Webinar on 03/11/2026 for those organisations interested in bidding for a place on this Framework. Please contact Business Wales on 03000 6 03000 or online at: https://wgbas.business.gov.wales/BusinessWalesOnlineForm/WebForm?lang=en - - - - - - - - - - RESERVE CONTRACTORS - To ensure the resilience of the Framework throughout its term, the Employer will be operating a reserve list of contractors on certain lots. Further detail is provided in the Tender Documents.