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The four-year regional framework will be used for projects in the Midlands and East of England and is estimated to be worth £1.1bn-£1.4bn.
It will replace the empa framework and previous Smarte East panels of contractors
Scape has extended the regional scope of the previous arrangement and plans bidder days in Cambridgeshire, Derby, Northampton and St Albans to set out details of the new framework structure.
John Simons, Strategic Procurement Manager, said that in order to secure the best possible outcome for clients, Scape would seek to secure construction services from a strong and diverse mix of contractors.
The two regions are being split into three value lots to attract smaller firms to bid alongside bigger contractors.
Scape regional lots
Midlands North: Projects up to £500,000 (total spend £60m-£90m); £350,000-£2m (total spend £140m-£160m)
Midlands South: Projects £350,000-£2m (total spend £40-£60m); £350,000-£2m (toral spend £80m-£100m)
Midlands (North/South): Projects £1m-£5m (total spend £250m-£300m)
East of England North: Projects up to £500,000 (total spend £60m-£90m); £350,000-£2m (total spend £140m-£160m)
East of England South: Projects up to £500,000 (total spend £60m-£90m); £350,000-£2m (total spend £140m-£160m)
East of England (North/South): Projects £1m-£5m (total spend £250m-£300m)
Scape is aiming to appoint a single contractor for each lot.
Market awareness events are taking place: Thursday 2 March, St Albans; Monday 6 March, Derby; Wednesday 8 March, Cambridgeshire (Huntingdon); Friday 10 March, Northampton.
To register an interest in attending the events register here.
