Construction firm Kier has been appointed to the £500m Central Bedfordshire Construction Framework.

Kier has been awarded a place on Lots 4 and 5 of the Framework, both Lots the contractor bid for.

The framework will run for four years and is the first construction framework Central Bedfordshire Council has released. Lot 4 is for projects £8m-£15m and is likely to include a mix of major projects for refurbishments, remodelling and new builds. Lot 5 is for projects over £15m and is likely to include a mix of major projects for refurbishments, remodelling and new builds.

Projects to be procured under the framework will primarily be for Central Bedfordshire Council but could also include works for other public contracting authorities and bodies, within East Anglia, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.


Mark Dady, managing director at Kier Eastern & Midlands, said: "We're extremely pleased to have been awarded a place on the inaugural framework, which will deliver a large number of public sector schemes over the next four years and provide us with the opportunity to use our strong regional supply chain and technical expertise to delivery exceptional value for Central Bedfordshire Council and the community."

Councillor Eugene Ghent, Executive Member for Housing and Assets, said: "Having our own procurement framework and choosing from a carefully selected group of firms has significant benefits. It will offer cost savings and speed up the procurement process meaning we can get schemes built quicker. Importantly, we will work closely with a smaller number of firms forging important relationships and this collaborative working will ensure we can deliver quality, value for money projects which support our ambitions for Central Bedfordshire and our residents. We look forward to working closely with our selected partners over the next four years as we build prosperity for our local communities."

This appointment follows Kier's recent successes in being awarded places on regional frameworks, including the £150m Cambridgeshire County Council Design & Building Contractor Framework, awarded late last year and the £1.8bn Procure Partnerships North West Framework, awarded earlier this year.