The framework is being renewed and expanded regionally to now include work programmes for over 20 councils and public bodies.
The framework agreement is now known as the South and Mid Wales Collaborative Construction Framework – SEWSCAP 2.
This time around all successful firms will be expected to sign up to the Fair Payment Charter, Targeted Recruitment and Training Charter, complete the Community Benefits Measuring tool for each and every completed project and complete appropriate KPIs.
Project bank accounts will also be used on some or all lots.
Present SEWCAP firms include Carillion, Interserve, Laing O’Rourke, Bouygues, Morgan Sindall, Willmott Dixon and the Welsh local consortium.
Work packages are being carved up into six lots, accounting for an estimated £500m spend over four years from April 2015.
- Lot 1: £1.5m-£5m. 5 firms only in Powys or Ceredigion
- Lot 2: £1.5-£3m. 10 firms
- Lot 3: £3m-£5m. 5 firms
- Lot 4: £5m-£10m 5 firms
- Lot 5: £10m-£25m. 5 firms
- Lot 6: £25m-£100m. 5 firms
Completed PQQs must be returned by 21 November. Registration on the Alito Procurement Portal is free.