How to land a government construction contract
Construction Dive
AUGUST 28, 2019
A procurement expert says common myths should not hold construction companies back from bidding on a sector that offers huge growth opportunities.
25 Types of Procurement Contracts
Prodyogi
MARCH 6, 2024
Procurement in construction is the process of purchasing goods or services to perform a construction project. Procuring a good or service is performed based on different strategies which are purely based on the type of construction organization.
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Amid shift to $1.4B P3 contract for Honolulu rail, another HART official resigns
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
Director of Procurement Paula Youngling's exit comes as the authority is slated to select a contractor to complete the final leg of the $9 billion project.
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FERC approves fourth train at $14B Freeport LNG terminal
Construction Dive
MAY 23, 2019
KBR won a fixed-price engineering, procurement and construction contract for the Texas expansion this month and will oversee the up to five-year build-out.
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Government vetoes project bank account proposal
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 16, 2023
The Government has blocked an attempt to amend the planned Procurement Bill to include mandatory project bank accounts for all jobs valued at over £2m. “Instead, we intend to continue educating contracting authorities, through guidance, on the circumstances in which we believe PBAs are practical and effective.” ” .
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Associated British Ports procuring £50M design and build contract for Port Talbot upgrade works
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Associated British Ports (ABP) has released a tender opportunity for a £50M design and build contract for the delivery of upgrade works for its Future Port Talbot programme in Wales. The post Associated British Ports procuring £50M design and build contract for Port Talbot upgrade works appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Network Rail Scotland procuring for £150M civils and £70M buildings reactive work contracts
New Civil Engineer
MAY 20, 2024
Network Rail is procuring for two contracts to cover reactive and minor maintenance works on civils and buildings in Scotland. The post Network Rail Scotland procuring for £150M civils and £70M buildings reactive work contracts appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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HS2 Ltd launches procurement for £124M contracts to supply on-track maintenance machines
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 30, 2024
High Speed 2 Ltd (HS2 Ltd) has launched the procurement process for a £124M worth of contracts to supply on-track machines (OTMs) to maintain the infrastructure required for the high-speed railway. The post HS2 Ltd launches procurement for £124M contracts to supply on-track maintenance machines appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Kent County Council procuring for 21-year highways contract worth £2bn
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Kent County Council is searching for a contractor for its new £2bn highways maintenance contract that is expected to last for up to 21 years. The post Kent County Council procuring for 21-year highways contract worth £2bn appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Peabody to apply 20% social value weighting to contract bids
Construction Enquirer
APRIL 19, 2023
Peabody will now apply a 20% social value weighting to its scoring criteria when awarding contracts to suppliers following a successful trial. “As we look to the future, we will continue to champion social value and embed it across everything we do, including our procurement processes.
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Record number of firms win £600m MMC framework
Construction Enquirer
MAY 21, 2023
Procurement body LHC has awarded the four-year framework, which is the successor to its offsite construction of new homes framework – NH2. Thirty-two firms have bagged a spot on a £600m modern methods of construction framework for new home building. Taylor & Sons EW Beard GB Construction (Herts) J.G
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Understanding Two-Stage Contracting in Construction
Prodyogi
MARCH 15, 2024
In the world of big construction projects, two-stage contracts are becoming popular. Let's find out.What is Two-Stage Contracting? Two-stage contracting is a procurement method used in construction projects. Instead of doing everything all at once, like in traditional contracts, two-stage contracts break the project
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Network Rail starts procuring for £1.4bn Midlands Rail Hub civils and construction partners
New Civil Engineer
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Network Rail has officially started procuring for civils and construction partners to join its Midlands Rail Hub (MRH) Alliance in a contract worth up to £1.38bn. The post Network Rail starts procuring for £1.4bn Midlands Rail Hub civils and construction partners appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Procurement Act lowers barriers for SMEs but social value details scant
New Civil Engineer
MAY 22, 2024
The Procurement Act will lower barriers for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to win government contracts but it does little to ensure that social value will be delivered, according to bodies that support organisations in procurement and delivery.
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DfT details contracts for East West Rail and HS2 to be procured this year
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 21, 2023
The Department for Transport (DfT) has outlined a pipeline of contracts for East West Rail (EWR) and High Speed 2 (HS2) that will see procurment commence before the end of the year. The post DfT details contracts for East West Rail and HS2 to be procured this year appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Procurement opens for £95M Palace of Westminster Victoria Tower conservation contract
New Civil Engineer
MAY 24, 2023
The post Procurement opens for £95M Palace of Westminster Victoria Tower conservation contract appeared first on New Civil Engineer. Contractors have been alerted to a £95M opportunity for conservation and repair works on the Victoria Tower at the Palace of Westminster.
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2 contractors settle SBA 8(a) fraud allegations for $3.6M
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
The VMJ Construction/Vigil Contracting case is an example of how costly penalties can be for procurement fraud under the federal program.
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Concern over lack of climate resilience factors in local roads procurement
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 12, 2024
Efforts to improve the climate resilience of local roads are not included as much as they should be in procurement contracts, according to senior highways representatives speaking at NCE’s Roads conference on 7 June.
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Scottish Water opens £9bn procurement process
Construction News
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The utility giant published an official notice inviting interest in its Delivery Vehicle 4 (DV4) Enterprise agreement to cover design and construction work from 2027 to… The post Scottish Water opens £9bn procurement process appeared first on Construction News.
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£9.3bn race starts for National Grid construction partners
Construction Enquirer
MAY 31, 2023
Opting for a collaborative procurement model, The Great Grid Upgrade Partnership will be split into two major lots: covering consultancy and construction works. To set out the new procurement model, National Grid is planning a virtual online bidders day to be held on the week commencing 5 June. (to
Five consortia shortlisted for major contracts on Rail Baltica project
New Civil Engineer
DECEMBER 2, 2024
The Rail Baltica project has moved to the next stage of procurement, with five consortia vying for two major contracts to enhance rail connectivity across the Baltic states. The post Five consortia shortlisted for major contracts on Rail Baltica project appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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What is EPC contract?
Civil Engineer Blog
JUNE 24, 2024
Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) is a particular form of contracting arrangement used in some industries where the EPC contractor is made responsible for all the activities from design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover of the project to the end-user or owner.
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Improving Construction Services Procurement – JOC
Job Order Contracting
JULY 17, 2024
Improving Construction Services Procurement is critical to sustainable facilities management. JOC, Job Order Contracting can play a major role, if , JOC Programs as not used to simply “speed procurement” and robust, collaborative processes are leveraged.
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Officials lack skills to implement new procurement regime, MPs warn
Construction News
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Government officials who contract construction businesses may lack the skills needed to make the most of a law change designed to simplify and improve the way contracts are awarded, MPs have warned.
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Knowsley Council council seeks contractors for £100M highways works contracts
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Knowsley Council has launched procurement for its £100M highways maintenance programme. The post Knowsley Council council seeks contractors for £100M highways works contracts appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Last chance to apply for Statewide Roads Contract Tender
Roads Online
AUGUST 7, 2024
The deadline is fast approaching for companies to apply for the MAV Statewide Roads Contract in Victoria. The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has gone to market on behalf of all Victorian councils to establish a panel of key roads and pavement contractors for the MAV Statewide Roads Contract.
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Is procurement used effectively for carbon reduction on highway and transport projects?
New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 23, 2024
Procurement could be instrumental in decarbonising the highways and transport sector but there are factors that limit the extent to which it can drive change. The post Is procurement used effectively for carbon reduction on highway and transport projects? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Winners unveiled for £1bn refurb framework
Construction Enquirer
MAY 2, 2023
Procurement provider Pagabo has revealed the 93 suppliers appointed to its £1bn refit and refurbishment framework which goes live today. We’re very much looking forward to seeing the first procurements come through the framework, and to see the difference all these suppliers will be able to make for clients and communities around the UK.”
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Manchester Airport Group outlines contracts totalling £548M for design, construction and rehabilitation of airfield assets
New Civil Engineer
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The Manchester Airport Group (MAG) has begun the procurement process for contracts totalling £548M for the design, construction and rehabilitation of runways at the airport.
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Joint venture takes out Sydney Water EPCM contract
Roads Online
OCTOBER 17, 2024
A joint venture consisting of Jacobs and Seymour Whyte has been awarded an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) services contract from Sydney Water, for works on the Upper South Creek Networks Program in Western Sydney. The program will be delivered progressively across five project areas over a 12-year period.
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Contractors alerted to £3.7bn worth of contracts for next Scotland to England interconnector
New Civil Engineer
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Procurement has started for £3.7bn worth of contracts on National Grid and Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission’s (SHET’s) Eastern Green Link 3 (EGL3) offshore interconnector between Scotland and England.
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COWI lands design contract for waste-to-energy site in Barbados
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 14, 2023
COWI in North America has been awarded a contract for the High-Level Design and Construction Supervision Consulting Services of a Waste to Energy Facility at the Port of Bridgetown, Barbados. BPI has received financing from the IDB Invest to construct this new Waste to Energy Facility.
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Morgan Sindall chalks up Cardiff secondary school
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 25, 2023
Morgan Sindall will also take the design of the main school forward, under a pre -services contract. Subject to planning and procurement, construction of the new campus is expected to start this Autumn. The secondary school project will see the existing school relocated and rebuilt on land off Lewis Road, Splott.
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Procurement enters next stage for Logan, Gold Coast Faster Rail
Roads Online
OCTOBER 12, 2023
The next phase of procurement has commenced on three projects that form part of the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project in Queensland. These works will be delivered through a collaborative design and construct contract. The design and construction will be delivered through an alliance contract.
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Public Procurement of Construction Services
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 28, 2024
Public procurement of construction services could be improved through the adoption of currently available best management practices. Integrated Project Delivery an Example of Relational Contracting.” Lean Construction Journal The post Public Procurement of Construction Services appeared first on 4BT. References: AIA (2007).
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Contractor call for £14.8M contract to provide operation and maintenance services for Gull Wing Bridge
New Civil Engineer
APRIL 9, 2024
Associated British Ports is procuring for a £14.8M contract to provide operation and maintenance services for the £146M Gull Wing Bridge in Lowestoft. contract to provide operation and maintenance services for Gull Wing Bridge appeared first on New Civil Engineer. The post Contractor call for £14.8M
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Hertfordshire seeks supplier for ‘exciting’ highways works in long-term £1.95bn contract
New Civil Engineer
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Hertfordshire County Council has started procurement for a £1.95bn contract to deliver “an exciting new approach to the delivery of highways and related services” over 21 years. The post Hertfordshire seeks supplier for ‘exciting’ highways works in long-term £1.95bn contract appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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National Grid seeks engagement on carbon compensation and biodiversity net gain contract
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 27, 2024
National Grid is seeking market engagement on a future opportunity for procurement of services and ideas to reduce emissions across its portfolio. The post National Grid seeks engagement on carbon compensation and biodiversity net gain contract appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Southern Water preps £50M technical partner contract for 85km water transfer scheme
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 12, 2024
Southern Water has alerted the market that it will be procuring for a technical partner to help develop a scheme involving an 85km pipeline, associated treatment works and other infrastructure. The post Southern Water preps £50M technical partner contract for 85km water transfer scheme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Shortlist revealed for Sydney Metro West contracts
Roads Online
DECEMBER 14, 2023
The Stations Package West contract includes the design and construction of five new metro stations at Westmead, North Strathfield, Burwood North, Five Dock, and the Bays. Shortlisted bidders proceeding to the Request for Tender stage of this contract are CPB Contractors Pty Limited & UGL Engineering Pty Ltd, and John Holland Pty Ltd.
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Five land £485m Magnox clean-up deal
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 22, 2023
Five suppliers have been awarded a framework contract for the Magnox decommissioning programme worth £485m. We’re looking to deliver even more this year and the new DAR framework contract will simplify the procurement process to do that.”
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Plan for major NHS estate green upgrade framework
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 2, 2023
Whitehall procurement chiefs are looking at a multi-energy efficiency measures approach allowing NHS Trust to use a single contractor to provide a range of services under a single contract.
Navigating Procurement and Contract Regulations for Services
Building Radar
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Navigating procurement and contract regulations is crucial for businesses aiming to secure service contracts, especially when dealing with government entities or large organizations. Resources such as Spend Network provide valuable insights into recent changes in procurement regulations that can impact suppliers significantly.
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£170m boost to prepare Sizewell C site for construction
Construction Enquirer
JULY 24, 2023
The previously-allocated development cash will be used to prepare the Sizewell C site for future construction, procure key components from the project’s supply chain, and expand its workforce. The Government has injected £170m into the Sizewell C projects to speed up preparations for construction of the major nuclear power station project.
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