Department for Infrastructure: Major Civil Engineering Works Framework - Procurement Enhancement Programme Phase 2

The strategy outlines the Department’s approach to major works procurement and follows extensive engagement with stakeholders and the market, including a formal Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise in May 2025.  Supporting documents, including the published UK2 PME Notice, presentation, and summary briefing note with Q&As, are available below.

The strategy is designed to deliver efficient public procurement while ensuring Value for Money.  Key features include:

• Multi-Lot, Multi-Supplier Framework with initial 4-year, up to a maximum 8-year Term:
  • Lot 1: £5m – £15m (10 suppliers)
  • Lot 2: £15m – £40m (8 suppliers)
  • Lot 3: £40m – £80m (6 suppliers)
  • Lot 4: £80m – £200m (6 suppliers)
  • Lot 5: £200m – £450m (6 suppliers)
• Workshare Limits to promote a balanced supply chain and prevent supplier dominance.
• Performance Incentives through KPIs, influencing future participation.
• Use of NEC4 for Framework and Call-Off Contracts.
• Mini-Competitions to ensure Value for Money.
• Best Practice Community to drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

The Department expects to publish the tender for the Framework in Spring 2026, with award anticipated by late Summer 2026.

The final procurement strategy is attached below.

Documents

• Link to the UK2 Major Civil Engineering Works Framework PME Notice
• DfI MCEWF PME Industry Briefing Presentation 12 May 25Adobe PDF (1.53 MB)
• DfI MCEWF PME Industry Briefing Summary 12 May 25Microsoft Word (35.3 KB)
• DfI MCEWF PME Consultation - Questionnaire Rev A (closed May 2025)Adobe PDF (389.84 KB)
• DfI MCEWF PME Appendix A - Questionnaire Rev A (closed May 2025)Microsoft Word (102.11 KB)
• UKN2 Major Civil Engineering Works Framework - Find a TenderAdobe PDF (255.34 KB)
• Major Civil Engineering Works Framework - Final Procurement Strategy (Dec 2025)Adobe PDF (1.53 MB)

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