Procure Partnerships Framework has appointed 53 contractors to its £1.2bn North West Contractor Framework, supporting public sector construction and infrastructure projects across the region over the next four years.

The framework, managed on behalf of Wirral Council and procured under the Procurement Act 2023, is the third iteration of the Procure Partnerships North West Contractor Framework.

This iteration will run from 1st April 2026, alongside its existing National Contractor Framework and Professional Services Framework.

The framework can procure projects from £50k, to more than £100m, with specialist contractors appointed across key disciplines including construction and infrastructure.

The disciplines consist of 13 lots in total, with six covering general construction projects, six for infrastructure schemes, and one dedicated lot for demolition projects of up to £2.5m in Merseyside.

The successful contractors include national construction firms Kier, Wates, Morgan Sindall, and GRAHAM, alongside regional specialists such as Krol Corlett Construction, Momentum Group, and City Build.

In its infrastructure lot, returning suppliers BAM, A E Yates, and Galliford Try have been joined by new appointments including Costain (Highways), M Group, and The Casey Group. The dedicated demolition lot has been secured by J Freeley.

Across the framework, 64% of contractors are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), ensuring that regional firms play a key role alongside multi-nationals.

Faye Dolan, framework director at Procure Partnerships Framework, said: “We are delighted to announce the successful contractors for our third iteration North West Contractor Framework. This iteration brings together a diverse contractor base, combining national and regional expertise, to ensure public sector clients across the North West have access to the right contractors for projects of any scale, and that local suppliers have a key part to play in delivering projects in the North West.

“It is fantastic to welcome both returning and new contractors to the framework. The structure and lots have been designed in collaboration with Wirral Council and the construction industry to reflect the needs of both the North West market and our public sector clients. We are looking forward to seeing the impact our partners will deliver over the next four years.”

Costain has secured places on Lot 11 and Lot 12 of the framework. Lot 11 has a total estimated value of £120m and covers infrastructure projects worth between £15m and £30m, whilst Lot 12 and has a total estimated value of £144m and covers projects worth more than £30m.

The company will bring its experience of delivering complex engineering-led solutions in infrastructure projects across the road, rail, integrated transport, energy, water and defence and nuclear energy sectors, utilising its Manchester office as part of its strong presence in the North West.

Jonathan Willcock, managing director, transportation at Costain, said: “Our selection to the framework marks an expansion of our portfolio of partners in the infrastructure ecosystem and the North West of England. It is a region that we know well and where we have a strong track record of delivering infrastructure projects predictably in collaboration with our supply chain partners.

 “We will be focused on establishing strong working relationships that will allow us to deliver engineering-led solutions that incorporate constructability and Production Thinking, supporting jobs, growth and more resilient infrastructure for the North West.”