Cambridgeshire County Council, Design and Build Contractor Framework - Barnes Construction

Barnes Construction are delighted to be successfully appointed to the Cambridgeshire County Council Design and Build Construction Framework which will run for three years with the option of a fourth. We are delighted to have taken our place on the framework for the first time, which will see us bid on Lots 1-3 on various public sector projects between the values of £1m and £15.5m. Works will involve design-and-build services for education capital projects, but could also include adult social care, offices, community and public buildings. It will cover new build, demolitions, capital replacements, extensions, repairs and renovation projects, with a particular focus on sustainable construction as we work collectively towards the industries carbon reduction targets.

Mark Bailey, Framework Director said: “We’re extremely pleased to have secured a place on all three lots we entered of Cambridgeshire County Council’s framework for the next three years. It is the first time we have been awarded a place on the framework and we look forward to demonstrating our capabilities to all stakeholders. This award is testament to the high-quality work we’ve delivered in Cambridge with 13 of the famous Colleges as well as capital works for the University of Cambridge. We see our appointment onto this framework as a significant milestone for our business as we continue to grow our standing in the region. We’re looking forward to developing new working relationships as well as continuing those with existing friends of our business in order to provide vital buildings for the communities in Cambridgeshire”.

Rachael Holliday, Project Manager for Cambridgeshire County Council added: “Cambridgeshire County Council are thrilled to be working with Barnes Construction on this framework. The projects delivered will provide much needed infrastructure in Cambridgeshire to support our Corporate Outcomes. Following a process compliant with Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015, and advertised on the Find A Tender (FTS) Service, Barnes Construction have demonstrated a mutual understanding of these outcomes, and an excellent track record of project delivery.