£4.2 billion framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works awarded

Procurement specialist Pagabo has announced the 111 suppliers that have been appointed to a new £4.2 billion framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works. The new framework will run for a term of four years, with the framework agreement available for use by sectors including central and local government, NHS, blue light, housing and education.

Among the companies named are industry-leading names such as Balfour Beatty, Costain, Graham Construction, Kier Group, M Group, Rhodar and VolkerFitzpatrick.

Compliant with both the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024, the framework has been created to connect public sector bodies and private organisations with appointed contractors that will collaboratively deliver quality service and value for money outcomes.

The new offering, Pagabo’s largest infrastructure procurement offering to date, will combine the scopes of the National Framework for Civils and Infrastructure and the National Framework for Demolition and Land Preparation, both of which supported Pagabo in establishing its presence in the infrastructure sector and helping public sector organisations with procuring transformational schemes.

David Llewellyn, construction and infrastructure director at Pagabo, said: “This new framework offers significant procurement opportunity for both the appointed suppliers and the public sector organisations it will support. From civil engineering, infrastructure, enabling works and beyond, the scope is extensive and is evidenced by the interest we’ve had since the invitation to tender earlier this year.

“As with all of the frameworks we manage, compliance, transparency and impact play vital roles within its makeup, and it is a vital procurement offering for UK infrastructure. Our longstanding commitment to SME inclusion serves to provide avenues for clients to access suppliers of all sizes across the country, increasing access to the best fit for their projects, enabling competition, and prompting good economic growth.

“Bolstered by our digital-first approach, the 111 suppliers appointed have the opportunity to grow work pipelines while also ensuring effective social value for communities across a range of project possibilities. This could include new roads and rail routes through to energy supply transformation and brownfield regeneration.”

Adrian Cooke, Managing Director – Transport at M Group, commented: “This appointment is a significant endorsement of M Group’s multi-disciplinary capability, collaborative approach and track record in successfully delivering critical infrastructure projects across the UK. 

“We’re now even better positioned to support clients who need trusted delivery partners and streamlined procurement routes that help them move quickly from planning to construction.

“The framework creates exciting opportunities across our core markets, including highways, water and environmental infrastructure, while also providing a platform for growth into adjacent sectors such as rail, aviation and defence. 

“Ultimately, this is about helping our clients deliver essential infrastructure faster, more efficiently and with greater confidence, while continuing to create positive outcomes for the communities we serve.” 

Alex Vaughan, Chief Executive of Costain, was equally enthusiastic: “This is another landmark moment for Costain as we begin our relationship with Pagabo and significantly increase the ways public sector organisations can access our expertise,” he said.

“Working collaboratively with Pagabo, the public sector and our supply chain partners, we will deliver predictable, best-in-class engineering and infrastructure projects that will improve people’s lives and create a more prosperous, resilient and decarbonised future for all.”

This framework is one instalment in a series being brought to market by Pagabo and YPO in 2026, following the formation of a 10-year strategic delivery partnership that will see resources, reputation and expertise combined. YPO is the centralised procurement authority for the framework, while Pagabo is the framework manager responsible for design, delivery and ongoing management.

Pagabo’s central platform Pagabo+ will be available to suppliers as part of the procurement specialists digital-first, end-to-end delivery model. The single environment will play host to information on and management of new opportunities, call-off activity, performance monitoring and reporting, as well as compliance assurance.

Appointed suppliers will also have access to Pagabo Group’s other digital software offerings, including contract management platform Sypro, supporting with enhancing the full lifecycle of procurement and project delivery.