Race starts for £1bn North West contractor framework

Wirral Council has launched a regional framework with Procure Partnerships to line up contractors for a four-year programme of building, civils and demolition work across the North West.

The £1bn third generation framework has been split into 13 lots – six construction, six infrastructure and a single-supplier demolition lot for Merseyside.

The existing North West framework has supported 150 projects for 40 public sector clients across the region, ranging from local authorities, education providers, blue light providers, NHS Trusts and housing associations.

Faye Dolan, Framework Director at Procure Partnerships Framework, said: “Our contractor framework currently supports over 40 public sector clients and has been used to deliver more than 150 capital projects across the North West.

“As we move into the third generation of the framework, we’re looking forward to continuing that momentum, welcoming both new and returning suppliers to help us support the next phase of public sector investment.”

Bid weighting has been set at 70% quality / 30% price at framework award, with flexible splits allowed at call-off.

Lot structure and estimated pot

• Lot 1 Construction (£50k–£500k): £10m
• Lot 2 Construction (£500k–£1m): £25m
• Lot 3 Construction (£1m–£5m): £90m
• Lot 4 Construction (£5m–£15m): £130m
• Lot 5 Construction (£15m–£30m): £160m
• Lot 6 Construction (£30m+): £185m
• Lot 7 Infrastructure (£50k–£500k): £10m
• Lot 8 Infrastructure (£500k–£1m): £20m
• Lot 9 Infrastructure (£1m–£5m): £40m
• Lot 10 Infrastructure (£5m–£15m): £60m
• Lot 11 Infrastructure (£15m–£30m): £100m
• Lot 12 Infrastructure (£30m+): £120m
• Lot 13 Demolition (Merseyside, £0–£2.5m; single supplier + reserve): £50m

Returns are due by 13 October 2025 on The Chest portal (ref DN785241).

Awards are slated for 2 March 2026, with a 1 April 2026 go-live.

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