Infrastructure specialist Costain has secured a place on a major UK civil engineering and infrastructure procurement framework valued at an estimated £4.29 billion.
The company has been appointed as a Lot 1 Collaborative Partner on Pagabo’s National Framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works 2026.
The four-year framework will run until 2030 and is designed to help public-sector bodies and private organisations procure engineering and infrastructure services.
Costain is one of three suppliers selected for the collaborative partner category covering England and Wales.
Its appointment will allow the business to support customers throughout the development and delivery of infrastructure projects, from early planning and engineering through to construction and completion.
The framework is intended to simplify access to established contractors while encouraging collaboration and value for money.
Public-sector infrastructure procurement remains an important source of opportunities for construction and engineering businesses, particularly as authorities seek to deliver programmes involving transport, utilities, enabling works and other essential infrastructure.
Framework agreements can provide purchasing organisations with a structured route to market, reducing the need to undertake a separate full procurement exercise for every eligible project.
For specialist construction businesses and subcontractors, major frameworks can also create opportunities to participate in wider delivery programmes through established principal contractors.
However, appointment to the framework does not guarantee individual project awards, with work dependent on future procurement decisions and client requirements.
Costain’s selection strengthens its position within the UK infrastructure market and provides access to potential opportunities across a broad range of civil engineering projects.
Original source: Costain