Pagabo Civils 2026: What You Need to Know About the New £5 Billion National Framework

David Procter
1 day ago
4 min read

One of the largest public sector construction frameworks in the UK has just gone to market.

The Pagabo National Framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works 2026, procured on behalf of YPO under the new Procurement Act 2023, is worth an estimated £5 billion over its four-year term.

Whether you specialise in highways, rail, water, energy, maritime, aviation, nuclear, demolition, remediation, or full enabling works, this framework could be a transformative opportunity for your business.

But with a submission deadline of 12 June 2026 at 12 noon, the window to prepare a winning bid is tight. Here is everything you need to know.

What Is the Pagabo Civils 2026 Framework?

The Pagabo Civils 2026 Framework is a closed national framework covering the full breadth of civil engineering and enabling works disciplines across the UK.

It replaces and combines the previous Pagabo Civils and Infrastructure and Demolition frameworks under a single, modernised procurement.

The framework is divided into 13 lots and 325 sub-lots, spanning:

Lots 1 & 10 – Collaborative Partnerships for Civils and Enabling Works
Lots 2–8 – Civils and Infrastructure by work type, including Highways, Rail, Water & Environmental, Maritime, Energy, Aviation, Nuclear & Defence
Lot 9 – Rail Systems
Lots 11–13 – Enabling Works, including Demolition, Remediation & Groundworks, and Full Enabling Works

Each lot is further divided by value band and geographic region, giving contractors across the UK a genuine route to market. This applies whether you are a regional specialist or a national tier-one contractor.

Key Details at a Glance

Detail	Information
Framework Value	Up to £5 billion over 4 years
Contracting Authority	YPO
Framework Manager	Pagabo Limited
Procurement Route	Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023
Number of Lots	13 lots and 325 sub-lots
Submission Deadline	12 June 2026 at 12:00 noon
Clarification Deadline	1 June 2026 at 12:00 noon
Anticipated Start Date	September 2026
Framework Duration	4 years
Evaluation Split	60% Quality / 40% Price
Portal	In-Tend, Pagabo

Who Can Use the Framework?

The Pagabo National Framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works 2026 is open for use by a wide range of public sector client organisations.

This includes:

NHS and Health Service providers
Local councils, combined authorities and arm’s length organisations
Central Government and associated agencies
Police, fire and ambulance services
Universities and education providers
Housing associations
Highways and infrastructure authorities
Ports and airports, where a contracting body under PA23

The framework also extends to British Crown Dependencies and UK Overseas Territories, supporting public sector procurement across a broad geographic footprint.

What Does the Evaluation Look Like?

Bidders must navigate a nine-stage evaluation process, moving from compliance checks through to scored quality and pricing submissions.

The evaluation stages are:

Tender Response Review – completeness check
Acceptance of T&Cs and Bona Fide Tender – pass/fail
Lot Selection Matrix Review – pass/fail
Financial Standing and Turnover – pass/fail, with minimum turnover thresholds applying per value band
Common Assessment Standard and Policies – pass/fail
Project Information – pass/fail
Price Assessment – scored, with a 40% weighting and mean-based methodology
Carbon Reduction Plan – pass/fail
Quality Questions – scored, with a 60% weighting and 0–5 scoring matrix

Critically, bidders must score at least 30% out of the available 60% on quality to be eligible for appointment. A score of 0 on any single question will result in exclusion.

Up to nine suppliers can be appointed per value band and geographic region, with pre-allocated places for Regional Contractors in lower value bands. This is a significant feature for SMEs and regional specialists.

Why This Framework Matters

With the UK civil engineering sector valued at approximately £23 billion GVA and a pipeline of over £108 billion in water sector investment alone over the coming years, securing a place on a framework of this scale provides a reliable, compliant route to a sustained pipeline of work.

The Pagabo Civils 2026 Framework also reflects the shift in public procurement under the Procurement Act 2023, with a stronger emphasis on:

Social value and community impact
Carbon reduction and net zero commitments
Digital delivery and innovation
Fair treatment of SMEs and regional contractors

Contractors already active on Pagabo frameworks will recognise the increasing role of Pagabo+, the digital platform through which all framework activity is managed, from opportunity visibility to KPI reporting.

How Procter Street Can Help You Win a Place

At Procter Street, we specialise in helping contractors and infrastructure businesses secure places on major public sector frameworks.

From strategy and lot selection through to writing compelling quality responses and reviewing pricing submissions, we work alongside your team to maximise your chances of success.

Our experience spans civil engineering, water, utilities, highways and enabling works. We also understand the nuances of Pagabo’s evaluation methodology, including the mean-based pricing model and the quality scoring thresholds that can catch out unprepared bidders.

What We Can Support You With

Procter Street can support your Pagabo Civils 2026 Framework submission with:

Bid strategy and lot selection – identifying where you are most competitive
Quality question responses – crafting compelling, evidence-based answers that score 4s and 5s
Case study development – presenting your project experience in the most impactful way
Pricing review – sense-checking your OH&P submissions against likely market positioning
Compliance and document management – ensuring nothing is missed across the multiple returns
Carbon Reduction Plans – supporting you to meet the PPN 006 requirements

With the submission deadline of 12 June 2026 fast approaching, now is the time to act.

Get in Touch

If you are considering bidding for the Pagabo National Framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works 2026, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can help.

Looking for bid support? Contact Procter Street today.