Pagabo Civils Framework: A £5 Billion Civils & Infrastructure Framework

Gareth Street
Apr 28
6 min read

The biggest civils framework procurement of the year is coming. Here's why the contractors who plan ahead will be the ones appointed to it.

The Pagabo Civils Framework is set to become one of the biggest infrastructure procurement opportunities of 2026. With an estimated value of £5 billion, the new National Framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works will create major opportunities for contractors across civils, infrastructure, demolition, remediation, groundworks and enabling works.

Pagabo Limited, acting as agent for the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation, is seeking to establish a new national framework that will replace and consolidate two existing frameworks: the National Framework for Civils and Infrastructure, which expires in May 2026, and the National Framework for Demolition and Land Preparation.

The new framework is expected to run from September 2026 to September 2030 and will be available to public sector bodies, charities and private sector organisations across the UK.

For contractors, this is not just another framework. It is a major pipeline opportunity — and the businesses that start preparing early will be in the strongest position when the Invitation to Tender is released.

What Is the Pagabo Civils Framework?

The Pagabo Civils Framework is a national procurement framework covering a wide range of civil engineering, infrastructure and enabling works projects.

It has been designed to support buyers across the UK with access to capable contractors across multiple sectors, regions and specialist work areas. For contractors, appointment to the framework could create access to a long-term pipeline of public and private sector opportunities over a four-year period.

The framework is also significant because it is one of the first major procurements to emerge from Pagabo and YPO’s recently announced 10-year strategic partnership. This partnership is designed to support procurement reform following the Procurement Act 2023, which means contractors should expect robust evaluation criteria and potentially different expectations from previous Pagabo framework rounds.

What Lots Are Included in the Pagabo Civils Framework?

The new Pagabo Civils Framework is structured across 13 lots, covering both civil engineering and enabling works.

Civils and Infrastructure Lots

Lot 1 – Collaborative Partners
Lot 2 – Highways
Lot 3 – Rail
Lot 4 – Water and Environmental
Lot 5 – Maritime
Lot 6 – Energy
Lot 7 – Aviation
Lot 8 – Specialist Projects
Lot 9 – Rail Systems

Enabling Works Lots

Lot 10 – Collaborative Partners
Lot 11 – Demolition
Lot 12 – Remediation and Groundworks
Lot 13 – Full Enabling Works

Each lot is expected to be split across 11 UK regions, creating opportunities for both national contractors and strong regional specialists.

This structure means bidders will need to think carefully about where they have the strongest evidence, experience, supply chain coverage and regional capability.

Pagabo Civils Framework Timeline

The current procurement plan indicates the following key dates:

Milestone	Date
Expressions of interest open	Now
Engagement webinar	22 April 2026, 1pm
Invitation to Tender (ITT) issued	May 2026 (up to 6 weeks to respond)
Framework award and commencement	September 2026

If the ITT is issued in early May, contractors may have around six weeks to prepare and submit their response.

For a framework of this scale, six weeks is not a long time. Contractors bidding across multiple lots and regions will need to prepare a significant volume of tailored, high-quality content.

Why Contractors Should Start Preparing Now

The most successful framework bidders rarely wait until the tender documents are published. They use the period between the prior information stage and the ITT to prepare their evidence, agree their bid strategy and make informed bid/no-bid decisions.

For the Pagabo Civils Framework, early preparation could make a major difference to the quality of your final submission.

A strong bid is likely to require:

Detailed case studies matched to relevant lots and regions
Named key personnel with strong sector-specific CVs
Robust method statements covering delivery, quality, risk and programme management
A clear social value strategy aligned with framework priorities
Strong health and safety credentials
Environmental policies and accreditations
Evidence of financial standing appropriate to the lot value
Supply chain evidence for regional and specialist delivery

If you are starting from scratch when the ITT lands, it will be difficult to produce a compelling, fully tailored submission within the available timeframe.

Step 1: Register Your Expression of Interest

Contractors interested in the Pagabo Civils Framework should register their expression of interest as soon as possible through the In-Tend portal.

This ensures you receive the ITT and associated procurement documents as soon as they are released.

Missing the initial notification or delaying registration could leave your team with even less time to prepare.

Step 2: Make Your Bid/No-Bid Decision Early

With 13 lots and 11 regions, the framework offers a wide range of opportunities. However, bidding for every available option may not be the best strategy.

A focused, evidence-led bid is usually stronger than a broad submission that stretches your team too thin.

Before the ITT is released, contractors should ask:

Which lots best match our core delivery capability?
Which regions do we have the strongest track record in?
Do we have relevant case studies for each lot?
Can we evidence named personnel with the right experience?
Do we have the supply chain capacity to deliver in our chosen regions?
Are we likely to score well against the expected quality criteria?

An early bid/no-bid review can help you focus your effort where you have the strongest chance of success.

Step 3: Build Your Evidence Base Before the ITT Drops

Many of the core evidence requirements for the Pagabo Civils Framework can be prepared before the tender documents are released.

Contractors should start gathering and improving the following:

Case Studies

Prepare relevant project case studies that clearly show your experience, outcomes and relevance to the lots you may bid for. Each case study should include project value, client, scope, challenges, solutions and measurable results.

CVs

Update CVs for key personnel, focusing on relevant qualifications, project experience, sector knowledge and current responsibilities.

Method Statement Content

Begin drafting core approaches for delivery, programme management, quality assurance, risk management, stakeholder engagement and mobilisation.

Social Value Evidence

Develop a clear social value narrative supported by commitments, KPIs and examples of previous delivery.

Supply Chain Evidence

Secure letters of support or commitment from key subcontractors and delivery partners, particularly where they strengthen regional or specialist capability.

Accreditations and Policies

Check that ISO certifications, CHAS, Constructionline and other relevant accreditations are current and available.

Why Book Bid-Writing Support Early?

The Pagabo Civils Framework is likely to attract significant interest from contractors across the UK. Once the ITT is released, bid-writing resource will be in high demand.

At Procter & Street, we support contractors with complex construction and infrastructure bids, including multi-lot framework submissions. Booking support early gives your team access to dedicated senior resource, structured planning and a stronger final submission.

Leaving bid support until the final two weeks can limit what is achievable. Early engagement allows time for proper strategy, evidence gathering, drafting, review and refinement.

How Procter & Street Can Support Your Pagabo Civils Framework Bid

Procter & Street is not a generic copywriting agency. We are a specialist construction consultancy with deep experience across procurement, bid strategy, commercial strategy and infrastructure delivery.

Our founding directors have held senior roles with Tier 1 contractors, including Galliford Try, Russell WBHO, Sisk and Graham, and have worked client-side with organisations including Manchester City Council, Rochdale Borough Council and Network Rail.

We understand how public sector frameworks are evaluated because we have worked on both sides of the process.

Our support includes:

Full tender response writing — from PQQs and SQs through to multi-lot framework ITTs.
Bid strategy and lot selection — helping you focus your effort where it counts.
Win theme development — making sure your submission tells a compelling story, not just a compliant one.
Case study and CV development — presenting your experience in the way evaluators actually want to read it.
Social value strategy — aligned to the National TOMs and tailored to framework-specific requirements.
Red team reviews — independent scoring of your draft responses before you submit.
Pipeline planning — helping you identify and prepare for opportunities before they go live.

Whether you need full bid-writing support or an independent review of your draft submission, we can help you prepare a stronger, more competitive response.

Start Preparing for the Pagabo Civils Framework

The Pagabo Civils Framework 2026 will be one of the largest public sector procurement exercises of the year. It covers major infrastructure disciplines, spans every UK region and could shape contractor pipelines for the next four years.

The ITT is expected in May 2026, which means the preparation window is already open.

Contractors that start now will be in a far stronger position when the tender lands. Those that wait may find themselves trying to build a complex, multi-lot framework submission under intense time pressure.

Ready to prepare for the Pagabo Civils Framework? Contact Procter & Street today to discuss bid strategy, lot selection and bid-writing support.