SWTRA Highways & Structures Framework 2027

The SWTRA Highways & Structures Framework 2027 is a procurement initiative led by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, Carmarthenshire County Council, and Monmouthshire County Council to manage civil and structural engineering projects across the strategic road network in South Wales. The framework is divided into two distinct lots: Lot 1 focuses on Highways and Structures, covering carriageway maintenance, structural renewals, tunnel works, and bridge strengthening with an estimated value of 252 million pounds. Lot 2 covers Surfacing and Ancillary Works, including pavement improvement, drainage, and road markings, with an estimated value of 153 million pounds. Small and medium-sized enterprises are noted as particularly suitable for Lot 2. The total estimated contract value is 405 million pounds excluding VAT. The contract is scheduled to run from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2031, with a potential annual extension of up to two years, ending March 31, 2033. Performance will span several regions including Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, Monmouthshire, Newport, Bridgend, Neath Port Talbot, the Central and Gwent Valleys, South West Wales, and Swansea. Award decisions will be based on a weighted evaluation consisting of Commercial Price at 60 percent, Technical Quality at 30 percent, and Social Value Quality at 10 percent. Interested parties must register on the Central Digital Platform and submit electronic tenders in English or Welsh by the deadline of December 18, 2026.