New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) has announced a new phase for New York’s $16bn (£12.6bn) Hudson Tunnel Project by starting procurement on a package of works that involves complex viaduct and retaining wall construction in New Jersey.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 30, 2025

The report notes that single-stage procurement is gaining traction in non-HRB commercial markets, opening new doors for Tier 2 contractors. But Arcadis warned that dangers abound with sticky inflation dampening prospects for further interest rate cuts and concerns about increased tax burden.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 23, 2025

A preliminary market engagement notice has been published as the EA finalises procurement strategy and contract documents ahead of a formal tender launch expected in September. The Environment Agency is preparing the ground for a major flood alleviation scheme in Hebden Bridge worth £68m. Email for more information.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 30, 2025

The team navigated unprecedented market conditions, particularly in material procurement resulting from global supply chain challenges. Their solution was early procurement during preconstruction, purchasing every scope as soon as possible, and closely monitoring domestic deliveries and the status of various ports worldwide.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 6, 2025

Social housing procurement specialist Prosper has picked 34 firms for its next-generation £1bn nationwide energy efficiency retrofit framework. The four-year deal covers decarbonisation and investment works to domestic and public buildings across 10 English and Welsh regions, with up to 10 firms appointed per lot.

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Construction News

JANUARY 23, 2025

As the sector adjusts, the need for a procurement overhaul has become apparent. To build resilience and trust in the built… The post Rebuilding procurement practices to put safety at the forefront appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 1, 2025

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Cabinet is set to rubber-stamp the appointment on 9 July following two separate procurement contests. VINCI UK Developments and ION Property Developments have been named as the preferred development partners for major regeneration projects in Chester and Northwich.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 16, 2025

A Midlands consultant has launched a sister business aimed at helping developers, contractors and sub-contractors improve how they procure and manage construction materials. TMC offers a full range of materials advice, from bricks and blockwork to insulation and landscaping.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The utility giant published an official notice inviting interest in its Delivery Vehicle 4 (DV4) Enterprise agreement to cover design and construction work from 2027 to… The post Scottish Water opens £9bn procurement process appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 27, 2025

The post Birmingham lines up procurement on 1bn worth of highways infrastructure frameworks appeared first on New Civil Engineer. Birmingham City Council has announced plans to establish a new Highways and Infrastructure Works Framework, valued at an estimated 640M excluding VAT (768M including VAT).

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 13, 2025

The main works, due to complete in early 2027, were procured via the Pagabo Framework. from Sport England, was procured through the UK Leisure Framework and is being delivered by Alliance Leisure with GT3 Architects, Axiom, and DPP. The scheme, backed by £2.5m

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Construction News

JUNE 10, 2025

Essex County Council has begun the procurement process for a roads maintenance contract worth up to £3bn. A new contractor will be appointed to maintain and improve… The post Essex council to procure £3bn highways contract appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 24, 2025

Higgins Partnerships was appointed following a formal procurement process through the Pretium Framework. The scheme, originally designed by DCa Architects, is now being progressed by RG+P under a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA), working closely with Higgins into delivery.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 18, 2025

The receipt of three valid tenders during this procurement process means that we can also be confident that our investment in this A9 Dualling contract demonstrates value for money, and that the changes we have made to our contracts in recent years are making a real difference.

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Construction News

JUNE 26, 2025

It will replace the… The post Lincolnshire council shines light on £180m highways procurement framework appeared first on Construction News. The four-year deal, set to begin on 3 November this year, will cover general works and resurfacing schemes across the county.

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Construction Dive

JULY 10, 2025

It’s no secret: Low-bid procurement methods have been a problem in construction for decades. As a sub or general contractor, there is absolutely an opportunity to escape low-bid procurement. Opinions are the author’s own.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 4, 2025

The company has been fined £40,000 at Tain Sheriff Court following an HSE investigation and a prosecution brought by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS).

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 19, 2025

Bidders have until 18 July to register interest for the two-stage competition run under the new Procurement Act regime. The eight-year deal, worth up to £500m, will cover building, civils, and MEP works with frameworks awarded by lot and capped at £5m per job. MAG is targeting a wide contractor pool with no limit on suppliers per lot.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 2, 2025

The Alliance – made up of Newcastle Hospitals, Northumbria Healthcare, Gateshead Health and North Cumbria Integrated Care – plans to start early market engagement with contractor ahead of a raft of upcoming procurement opportunities. Ahead of an invitation to tender a supplier engagement session will be held in Newcastle on 11 July.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 19, 2025

The review will focus on Ensuring public authorities access and examine the right information to make well-reasoned decisions when procuring roads and railways. It will also consider if they can effectively work with the market to deliver projects on time, to a high quality and within anticipated budgets.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 25, 2025

Network Rail has signalled its intention to procure for the construction of the new Wixams station in Bedford, which is seeing its plans expanded to support the recently announced Universal Studios theme park.

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Construction Law

MARCH 3, 2025

New legislation aiming to modernise the UKs public procurement system doesnt come along very often. The Procurement Act 2023 has been some time coming, after being subjected to delays since being announced by the previous government, which said it would be one of the biggest changes in UK procurement history.

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Construction News

JULY 1, 2025

Procurement Hub has extended its Major Projects Framework 2 (MPF2) by two years to 2028, following the generation of more than £300m in social value since its 2022 launch.

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Construction News

JULY 4, 2025

Procurement body Prosper has awarded places to 34 contractors on a £1bn framework for retrofit and investment works across the UK public sector.

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Construction News

JULY 4, 2025

Powys County Council has confirmed plans to procure a long-term partner to deliver a £772m transformation of its older people’s residential care estate.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 22, 2025

Approved in full by the Environment Agency in December 2023, the scheme benefits… The post East Devon readies procurement for 21M Sidmouth coastal defence scheme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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iField Smart

DECEMBER 26, 2024

For example, a delay in procuring materials can create setbacks in tasks completion and labor scheduling. While conducive for small or medium projects, these tools cannot cope with intricate construction needs. 4 Key Challenges of Traditional Scheduling 1.

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Construction News

JUNE 13, 2025

The Construction Works and Associated Services 3 (CWAS 3) agreement will replace three current frameworks: RM6088, RM6267 (also known as ProCure 23), and RM6184 (Offsite Construction Solutions).… The government's Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has confirmed plans for a new construction framework worth up to £96bn.

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Construction News

MAY 13, 2025

A procurement pipeline notice published today (13 May) confirms that the DIO is… The post DIO signals 90m RAF Marham works procurement appeared first on Construction News.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 10, 2025

These approaches allow for more collaborative pricing strategies, greater flexibility in material procurement strategies and timing, shared risk management and cost savings between agencies and contractors. It also can enhance opportunities for innovation.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 15, 2025

The council will us the framework to streamline procurement on low-value works with a mix of direct awards on rotation and mini-competitions. The new four-year framework replaces the current deal due to expire in early 2026 and will run until January 2030, offering work to over 50 firms across seven lots. Lot 5 Roofing (up to £500k) £7.7m

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

A construction company typically manages: Material Procurement : Ensuring high-quality, durable materials are used. Stage 3: Sourcing Materials and Hiring Contractors With a solid plan in place, the next step is sourcing materials and assembling a team of contractors.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 25, 2025

Transport Scotland has made dual announcements on its long-running A9 dualling project, firing the starting gun on procurement for Pitlochry to Killiecrankie and naming the preferred bidder for Tay Crossing to Ballinluig.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2025

Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery: These processes significantly influence the final cost, so they should be factored into the estimation process. Actionable Estimates: The estimate should be reliable and actionable, used to inform procurement and project delivery decisions.

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