Scape issues £1bn major works tender

Public Sector Tue, Mar 22, 2016 5:04 PM

Scape issues £1bn major works tender

Local authority controlled company Scape has invited expressions of interest from contractors for its National Major Works Framework.

The existing arrangement, currently delivered by Willmott Dixon, is nearing capacity in terms of the total value of projects (£350m) procured through it.

It is estimated that the new deal will be worth three times that amount (£1bn) over the next four years, as more public sector organisations seek to deliver essential construction and building schemes within tighter budgets and timeframes.

The invitation to submit expressions of interest is now live on the OJEU website. Interested contractors need to make their submissions by Monday November 26, 2012, at which point the successful six shortlisted firms will be invited to full tender stage.

Mark Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of Scape, said: “The scope of the brief has been broadened out in response to feedback from our public sector clients. As well as looking for value for money, there will be a greater emphasis this time round for contractors to demonstrate their regeneration credentials.

“That’s because many of the schemes going through this framework aren’t simply about bricks and mortar; these are projects that are designed to inject much needed growth into local economies by cutting out waste and bureaucracy.”

Scape has gone from strength to strength in recent years, particularly since tough austerity measures and budget cuts were introduced by Government. The number of public sector clients using Scape has tripled in the last two years.

Aside from offering cost and time saving benefits to customers, Scape makes it contractually binding for all framework contractors to employ local workers and suppliers. This is proving extremely popular with authorities and councils, who are facing increasing pressure to ensure employment and business opportunities are maximised in their area.

In addition to minor works, Scape currently also offers three other national frameworks - minor works (Kier), cost consultancy (Pick Everard) and professional services (Faithful + Gould). Combined, these offer speed of delivery and a quick route to market, across the whole spectrum of building and construction services.

Scape specialises in providing a range of national and regional procurement frameworks so that the UK public sector can procure construction services more quickly and efficiently without having to go through lengthy and costly OJEU processes.

The firm also offers a range of tried and tested pre-designed building solutions across sectors including education, health, leisure and blue light services.

 

Featured News

Specification news
Performance meets design with Forbo’s Nuway Connect...

Forbo Flooring Systems has expanded its Nuway Connect range of entrance matting, with...

Read More >>

Specification news
Forbo expands popular Furniture Linoleum collection to...

Furniture Linoleum is Forbo Flooring Systems’ much-loved, high quality, climate...

Read More >>

BUILDING PRODUCT LIBRARY - LATEST BROCHURES

Vertical radiators complete range Brochure

Vertical radiators c...
By Myson

Download Now >>

Myson Radiant Heating Premium underfloor heating systems Brochure

Myson Radiant Heatin...
By Myson

Download Now >>

Which heat emitter is the right one? Brochure

Which heat emitter i...
By Myson

Download Now >>

Sustainable heating solutions for renovation Brochure

Sustainable heating...
By Myson

Download Now >>

Rearo Tradeline Brochure

Rearo Tradeline
By Rearo

Download Now >>

BUILDING PRODUCT DIRECTORY - LATEST PRODUCTS

DUOFLEX
DUOFLEX

DUOFLEX is a high quality elastomeric bitumen, hot bonded to the substrate incorporating the fleece...

Read More >>

TECSOUND
TECSOUND

TECSOUND is a polymer based, bitumen-free, high-density synthetic membrane. The combination of its...

Read More >>

ISOLAIR MULTI
ISOLAIR MULTI

ISOLAIR MULTI is a natural and ecological vapour-permeable, windproof and water-repellent thermal...

Read More >>

CONSTRUCTION VIDEOS - LATEST VIDEOS

Our SUSTAINABILITY Roadmap
Our SUSTAINABILITY Roadmap

Myson has a clear sustainability strategy in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)...

Watch Now >>

Sustainable Energy Efficient Solutions
Sustainable Energy Efficient Solutions

From radiators and underfloor heating to ceiling convectors and towel warmers, Myson is the UK’s...

Watch Now >>

UNISENZA PLUS Smart Controls_The complete system solution
UNISENZA PLUS Smart Controls_The complete system solution

With Unisenza Plus Smart Controls you can easily monitor and control all linked heating products via...

Watch Now >>