Major contractors, including Kier and Morgan Sindall, have been appointed to a significant new construction framework in Essex.
- The four-year framework, managed by Essex County Council, will encompass diverse public sector projects, ranging from design to major maintenance.
- Morgan Sindall and RG Carter have been allocated roles in two out of three framework lots, while Kier secured a position in the third.
- The framework’s first lot, aimed at projects up to £750,000, has been exclusively awarded to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
- The new framework replaces an earlier version that concluded recently but remains accessible to various local contracting authorities.
Essex County Council has instituted a substantial £400 million construction framework aiming to facilitate a range of public sector projects. This ambitious initiative will span design and construction tasks, including capital construction and major maintenance efforts, over a four-year timeline. The framework is open not only to Essex County Council but also to other contracting authorities like police, education, and NHS entities within the county.
Morgan Sindall, along with RG Carter, has been appointed to two of the three framework lots, with Kier securing a position in the third lot. Each lot has been defined by project value. Lot one supports projects valued up to £750,000 and is exclusively granted to five SMEs, reflecting a commitment to empowering smaller businesses.
The second lot caters to projects with values ranging from £500,000 to £4 million, while the third lot addresses projects exceeding £4 million in value. The council anticipates assigning £102.5 million in work to the first lot, £107.5 million to the second, and approximately £190 million to the third, signifying a structured approach to project allocation.
Morgan Sindall’s previous achievements in Essex contribute to their standing, including a £60 million contract under the ProCure23 framework aimed at revamping six hospitals. Their involvement in a £1.6 billion decarbonisation framework across the UK further underscores their extensive capabilities and strategic importance.They, alongside Kier, continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the construction landscape.
The new framework reflects Essex County Council’s strategic approach to inclusive and structured development across public sector projects.
