Friday October 2, 2026
Derbyshire-based specialist contractor Cawarden has been appointed to the £4.29bn National Framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works 2026, managed by Pagabo, and selected as the Sustainability Collaborative Partner for Enabling Works across England and Wales, reinforcing the company’s position as a trusted delivery partner for major infrastructure, enabling works, demolition and regeneration projects across the UK.
The new framework, which spans 13 lots and includes 111 appointed suppliers, is Pagabo’s largest infrastructure procurement offering to date. The framework will run for four years and will be available to public sector organisations including central and local government, NHS, blue light, housing and education clients.
Compliant with both the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024, the framework has been created to connect public sector bodies and private organisations with appointed contractors that will collaboratively deliver quality service and value for money outcomes.
The new offering will combine the scopes of the National Framework for Civils and Infrastructure and the National Framework for Demolition and Land Preparation, both of which supported Pagabo in establishing its presence in the infrastructure sector and helping public sector organisations with procuring transformational schemes.
We’re delighted to have secured a place on Pagabo’s National Framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works 2026, alongside our appointment as Sustainability Collaborative Partner for Enabling Works across England and Wales. These appointments reflect the expertise, experience and collaborative approach our teams bring to complex projects across the UK. Being part of this framework creates valuable opportunities to support public sector clients in delivering critical infrastructure, regeneration and enabling works projects, while our sustainability role reinforces our commitment to creating positive environmental and social outcomes. We look forward to working alongside Pagabo and fellow framework partners over the next four years to deliver safe, sustainable and innovative solutions that provide lasting value for communities.”
OLIVER CROOKS
COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR – CAWARDEN
The launch of the National Framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works 2026 marks an important step in providing public sector organisations with access to a broad range of specialist expertise and delivery capability. The range of suppliers appointed have been rewarded based on evidence of their ability to collaboratively deliver high-quality infrastructure, civil engineering and enabling works projects across the UK. Through the procurement support that Pagabo provides, and the ambition proven by the appointed suppliers, the infrastructure sector is in safe hands.”
DAVID LLEWELLYN
CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE DIRECTOR – PAGABO
The framework supports a broad range of works, from civil engineering and infrastructure projects through to enabling works, brownfield regeneration and site preparation activities. Appointment to the framework, together with Cawarden’s role as Sustainability Collaborative Partner for Enabling Works, further strengthens the company’s ability to support clients through the early stages of project delivery while delivering significant social value, environmental benefits and community outcomes.
This framework is one instalment in a series being brought to market by Pagabo and YPO in 2026, following the formation of a 10-year strategic delivery partnership that will see resources, reputation and expertise combined. YPO is the centralised procurement authority for the framework, while Pagabo is the framework manager responsible for design, delivery and ongoing management.
To learn more about Pagabo, visit www.pagabo.co.uk