Four contractors have secured a place on Scape Group's £7 billion National Construction framework.

The new programme will see Willmott Dixon, Robertson, Wates and Lendlease appointed as lead contractors supported by over 70,000 SMEs in the supply chain network.

The framework will help deliver a wide range of projects across the UK including regeneration schemes, new primary and secondary schools, universities and colleges, hospitals, central government buildings and new housing.

Mark Robinson, Scape Group Chief Executive, said: "Willmott Dixon, Robertson, Wates and Lendlease evidenced the right blend of quality and value offers, along with the expertise and capacity to deliver the diverse needs of the public sector both now and in the future.


"The possible Brexit cost to the construction sector due to a loss of EU talent, the increased costs of building material imports and higher tariffs could be significant. Therefore a robust and stable delivery model led by strong contractors and supported by local enterprise, will be an important delivery option for the public sector as we progress through the next four years."

Details are as follows:

Lot 1 - Willmott Dixon

• Region – Major works; England & Northern Ireland

• Lot value - £1.5bn - £1.75bn

• Project value - £2m - £20m

Lot 2 – Willmott Dixon

• Region – Major works; Wales

• Lot value - £300m - £500m

• Project value - £2m - £20m

Lot 3 – Robertson

• Region – Major works; Scotland

• Lot value - £500m - £750m

• Project value - £2m - £20m

Lot 4 – Wates

• Region – Major works; UK

• Lot value - £1.5bn - £2bn

• Project value - £10m - £50m

Lot 5 – Lendlease

• Region – Principal works; UK

• Lot value - £1.5bn - £2bn

• Project value - £50m+

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