Race starts for £800m south Wales civils framework

More than 60 firms face a fight to retain their places as bidding opens for the next-generation South West Wales civils framework worth up to £800m.
Five councils have launched the contest for the replacement deal, covering everything from small local repairs to major £3m-plus schemes and specialist infrastructure work.
Carmarthenshire County Council is leading the procurement with Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Swansea councils.The framework will run for three year