Manchester City Council has selected 15 contractors for a new £1bn construction framework covering public-sector building projects across the North West of England.
The North West Construction Hub High Value Construction Framework will provide a procurement route for projects valued from £8m to more than £45m, with appointments divided into three lots.
Six contractors secure largest projects
BAM Construction, Graham, Kier, McLaren, Robertson and Vinci Building have secured places on the highest-value lot, covering projects exceeding £45m. This lot carries an estimated value of £450m.
Eight contractors have been appointed to the £18m-£45m lot: Bowmer & Kirkland, Eric Wright Construction, Graham, Kier, Morgan Sindall, Robertson, Vinci and Wates.
The £8m-£18m lot includes Bowmer & Kirkland, Equans Regeneration, Eric Wright Construction, F Parkinson, GMI Construction, Henry Brothers, Morgan Sindall, Seddon Construction and Wates.
The two smaller lots have estimated values of £320m and £230m respectively.
Framework to begin in January 2027
Covering new-build construction, demolition, refurbishment and remodelling, the framework is scheduled to run from January 2027 until December 2029, with an optional 12-month extension.
Projects may be awarded directly or through further competition between appointed contractors, with no minimum workload guaranteed.
The appointments remain subject to a standstill period ending 02 November 2026, with contracts expected to be signed no earlier than 30 November.
Source: Gov.uk Find a Tender
