About the National Framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works 2026
This framework is now open and is an excellent opportunity for contractors in civil engineering, infrastructure, demolition as well as land preparation and earthworks to bid for and secure a high-value framework opportunity. YPO is undertaking the procurement through Pagabo – Our writers here at Tsaks Consulting have a track record of success helping clients across the UK win frameworks through YPO and Pagabo.
Key details about this framework include:
- Expected four-year duration (7 September 2026 – 6 September 2030)
- 5 billion estimated total value. More than enough to go around for contractors appointed to the framework in different lots and areas and therefore, an opportunity recommended by us here at Tsaks Consulting UK.
- Geographic spread across the UK offering opportunities for small, medium and large organisations to get appointed and find work in their region.
- There is a strong focus on quality as opposed to price.
Our team of tender and bid writers have extensive experience writing Pagabo and YPO tender responses and are ready to assist you with your bid. Contact our team today to ask about how we can help!
It is an open tender based on a closed framework opportunity.
What is different about this framework and how you can approach securing this opportunity?
This is an interesting opportunity that combines two existing frameworks:
- National Framework for Civils and infrastructure
- National Framework for Demolition and Land Preparation
If you are a contractor who works on public sector infrastructure, there is a strong chance you area already on both or one of these frameworks. If you are Scotland based, there is a strong chance this framework will also be of interest to you, and you should monitor for any updates. Our bid writers here at Tsaks Consulting have specialist experience writing winning bids and tenders in the construction and civil industry helping clients win.
Our experience with YPA and Pagabo
We have extensive experience helping clients win both YPO and Pagabo contracts. In our experience, in order to win you need to do more than demonstrate that your organisation has the expertise and experience to deliver. You also need to:
- Show that you know how to deliver on a framework and manage and adhere to the requirements of a framework over the long term.
- Demonstrate a tangible commitment to social value and also show that you understand public sector requirements and have a plan to deliver value for money in a sustainable manner.
- Showcase your processes and philosophy that enables you to deliver a quality service consistently.
There are 13 lots in this framework including:
- Lot 1 Civils and Infrastructure – Collaborative Partners
- Lot 2 Civils and Infrastructure – Highways (an area our bid writers at Tsaks Consulting have specialist experience in)
- Lot 3 Civils and Infrastructure – Rail (another area our writers at Tsaks Consulting have specialist experience in)
- Lot 4 Civils and Infrastructure – Water and Environmental
- Lot 5 Civils and Infrastructure – Maritime (we have specialist experience in this area)
- Lot 6 Civils and Infrastructure – Energy (an area we have specialist experience in)
- Lot 7 Civils and Infrastructure – Aviation (an area we (Tsaks Consulting) has specialist experience in)
- Lot 8 Civils and Infrastructure – Nuclear and Defence
- Lot 9 Civils and Infrastructure – Rail Systems (another area our writers at Tsaks Consulting have specialist experience in)
- Lot 10 Enabling Works – Collaborative Partner
- Lot 11 Enabling Works – Demolition
- Lot 12 Enabling Works – Land Remediation and Groundworks
- Lot 13 Enabling Works – Full Enabling Works
With our strong experience across the civil and demolition sector, we are well placed to help you gain a place on the framework for the lots you have the expertise and experience to deliver on. Speak to our bid writers today to discuss your requirements and get a quote.
Ensuring you bid for the lots you actually have a chance of winning
At Tsaks Consutling, we believe that the bid / no bid decision doesn’t stop at deciding whether to bid for the RFP or framework or not. It extends to include which lots to bid for. You don’t want to overbid and look too broad, because this can result in you looking weaker in certain lots and creating a perception of weakness in your bid. In saying that, if you are a company with extensive capabilities across multiple lots, there is no need to miss out on any of the lots and potential growth and revenue for the coming years.
When deciding on what lots to bid for this (and other) frameworks, we recommend you consider:
- If you produce evidence of recent experience and how relevant it is to the project requirements.
- That you have the appropriate and required licenses and accreditations (for example, demolition licences for the demolition lot).
- For specific lets, your ability to self-perform and self-deliver the works as opposed to simply sub-contracting out the works.
- Your ability to deliver the work cost effectively. At Tsaks Consulting, we rarely recommend you reduce your pricing to ‘buy’ work, but it’s important to have a reasonable, market based pricing proposal.
- If you are looking to grow your business in the general direction of that specific lot.
Our team of bid writers here at Tsaks Consulting UK will help guide you on what lots to bid for and we provide an impartial view on where your strengths are.
How you can win this tender by focusing on quality
With a 60% weighting on quality, your response to the qualitative questions in this framework can be a dealbreaker and are critical to success. Our team will help you:
- Put forward detailed case studies and evidence that are directly related to each individual lot. Generic case studies won’t be enough. You will need to show that you have experience and expertise related to the specific works or services in the specific lot.
- A detailed mobilisation and delivery plan that is well thought-out. Your mobilisation plan needs to go into detail and demonstrate that you have thought through the requirements of the lot or contract, and that you have the processes in place to comply with the framework requirements from a reporting and administration perspective.
- Detail your robust safety and environmental controls – as well as your values and overall intent to implement them.
- Put together a measurable, achievable and practical social value plan and set of initiatives.
- Make sure all your method statements and delivery evidence is tailored to the specific lot you are bidding for and demonstrates your knowledge in conducting works in that lot. For example, the method statements in demolition will be different to highway works.
What not to do if you want to win this framework – according to our expert bid writers
To submit a successful proposal for this framework, we recommend you avoid:
- Applying for lots of lots if you don’t have the evidence to back it up.
- Using generic content for each lot – you need to tailor each response to the specific lot.
- Ensuring you tailor your response to a more long term solution for any collaborative partner lots.
- Aiming to submit the documents without a buffer for any technical issues.
- Making ambitious and unrealistic claims in social value that you can’t deliver on.
Why Tsaks Consulting UK is the right bid consultancy to help you win
Our team has an 85% success rate helping construction, infrastructure and civil businesses win public sector frameworks at tenders similar to the National Framework for Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Works 2026. We are:
- Familiar with YPO and Pagabo
- Experienced in the type of works described across all lots.
- Experienced in helping organisations across the UK, from London to Birmingham and beyond succeed.
- A team of five writers with the depth of resources and expertise and experience to deliver.
Call us today to discuss how we can help you win this framework and others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a specialist writing consultant who can help us bid for the National Framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works 2026?
Yes – here at Tsaks Consulting UK, our team of bid and tender writers have the experience to help you write your submission and give you the best chances of success.
Have you got experience writing YPO and Pagabo bids?
Yes we do – we also have strong track record of success.
How much is this framework potentially worth?
This is a vey large opportunity with the estimated total of this framework being £5 billion including VAT.
Can we get onto the framework later if we lose?
No – this is a closed framework so you will need to be successful in the initial RFP.
Will you write the bid for us:
Yes – we can help with bid/no bid analysis, lot decisions, capture planning and writing, reviewing your draft bid and submission. We can’t assist with pricing.