The eight-year Programme Support Works Framework will bring together multiple suppliers across five lots from archaeology and ground investigation to principal contractor/minor civils. It is due out to tender in April 2026.
| Programme Support Works Framework | |
| Estimated value | £700m (excl. VAT) |
| Framework duration | 2027–2031 (extendable to 2035) |
| Lots | 1. Archaeology & Heritage 2. Ground Investigations & Monitoring 3. Environmental & Ecological Works 4. Principal Contractor / Minor Civils 5. Utilities & Services |
Ahead of the the formal invitation to tender the rail company is holding a virtual supplier briefing on 6 November.
EWR Co will provide information on its emerging thinking on packaging and the contracting approach for the framework at the virtual briefing event while pre-procurement market engagement documents will be made available to relevant registered suppliers.
Consultant Arcadis is acting as procurement and commercial partner for the £700m framework, which is due to go live in January 2027.
EWR Co said the framework was being put in place to accelerate readiness and de-risk the programme while supporting SME involvement and innovation as the project gears up for full delivery.
Registration for the supplier briefing is open until 4 November at 5pm via EWR’s Jaggaer portal.
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