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Contract award expands Costain’s portfolio of public sector partners and deepens presence as trusted infrastructure partner to the region
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has been awarded a place by Procure Partnerships Framework on its North West Contractor Framework.
Procure Partnerships Framework supports public sector organisations delivering infrastructure projects from procurement to completion. The North West Contractor Framework is managed on behalf of Wirral Council and is accessible by North West public sector bodies, including government departments, local authorities, regulated utilities, schools, housing associations, and emergency services. Effective from 1 April 2026, the framework will run for four years and has a total value of £1.2bn.
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.
Costain will bring its experience of delivering complex engineering-led solutions in infrastructure projects across the road, rail, integrated transport, energy, water and defence & nuclear energy sectors, utilising its Manchester office as part of its strong presence in the North West.
Costain’s appointment to the framework adds to its portfolio of infrastructure projects in the region. In transportation, it is conducting biodiversity studies for Manchester Airports Group and is also National Highways’ delivery partner for the M60 Simister Island Interchange scheme, having previously completed the upgrade of the M6 between junctions 21 and 26a. In nuclear energy, Costain is working with Urenco to deliver new infrastructure in Capenhurst, Cheshire. It is also delivering works during AMP8 for United Utilities and designing an underground hydrogen storage facility in Northwich for Storengy UK.
“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.
Jonathan Willcock Managing Director, Transportation at Costain
“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.”
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.
Faye Dolan Framework Director at Procure Partnerships Framework
“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.”
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