Browsing Tag
procurement
Sodexo has been awarded a place on the Government Commercial Agency’s (GCA) new RM6378 Facilities Management & Security Services framework. The national framework, which replaced both the RM6232 Facilities Management &…
M&E contract win for Kimpton in Liverpool
Kimpton has secured the mechanical & electrical (M&E) engineering contract at The City of Liverpool College. Social value comprised a key component of the procurement process and Kimpton will now host a number of students on…
GMI Construction Group builds public sector portfolio with four places on Crescent Construction…
GMI Construction Group has secured places on all four lots it bid for under the new Crescent Construction framework, strengthening its ability to deliver public-sector projects across the Midlands and North of England. The appointments…
Geopolitical unrest clouds outlook as tender prices rise
The latest data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS), shows tender prices increased by an estimated 0.7 per cent between 4Q2025 and 1Q2026, resulting in a 2.8 per cent annual growth in the BCIS All-in Tender Price Index (TPI).…
BuildingConfidence Gold strengthens supplier assurance in construction
~ Accreditation places OryxAlign on assurance frameworks used by tier one contractors ~ Built environment and construction-focused technology service provider OryxAlign has achieved BuildingConfidence Gold accreditation from Achilles,…
Cost of construction tenders set to rise
Construction tender prices are set to climb by up to 5.0 per in 2026, threatening costs for key UK programmes and challenging project viability, according to new data from global professional services company Turner & Townsend. In its…
Applications open for £1.5bn public buildings framework
LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG) is seeking contractors for its £1.5 billion public buildings framework with applications now open until 9 December 2025. Known as PB4, due this being the fourth iteration of LHCPG’s Public Buildings…
BCIS All-in Tender Price Index reports increased optimism
Latest data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) reveals tender prices increased by an estimated average of 0.7 per cent between 2Q2025 and 3Q2025. The increase resulted in 2.5 per cent annual growth in the BCIS All-in Tender…
Suppliers named for £175m Construction Consultancy Services Framework
Procurement organisation and social enterprise, Fusion21, has named the suppliers appointed to its national Construction Consultancy Services Framework, worth up to £175 million over four years. Following a competitive tender process, a…
Welfare 4 Hire unveils a comprehensive new brochure showcasing its extensive range
Welfare 4 Hire, a leading provider of towable unit hire throughout the UK, is excited to announce the release of its new brochure, the first this decade. This resource showcases the full range of Welfare 4 Hire products, including new…
Tender prices rise by 0.8%, reports BCIS
Latest data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) shows tender prices increased by an estimated average of 0.8 per cent between 3Q2024 and 4Q2024. The increase resulted in 2.3 per cent annual growth in the BCIS All-in Tender…
Veriforce CHAS launches first Mental Health & Wellbeing Question Set
In a landmark move to address the pressing issue of mental health within construction, Veriforce CHAS has launched the first Mental Health & Wellbeing evaluation for the sector. The question set is integrated as a voluntary module…