Costain Secures Place on £1.2bn North West Infrastructure Framework

Costain has been appointed to the Procure Partnerships Framework’s North West Contractor Framework, strengthening its position in the region’s infrastructure delivery market.

The framework, managed by Wirral Council, enables public sector organisations across the North West—including local authorities, government departments, utilities, schools, housing associations and emergency services—to procure infrastructure projects efficiently from initial planning through to completion.

Set to run for four years from 1 April 2026, the framework has a total value of £1.2 billion.

Costain has been awarded positions on two lots within the framework. Lot 11, valued at approximately £120 million, covers projects ranging between £15 million and £30 million. Lot 12, with an estimated value of £144 million, is focused on larger schemes exceeding £30 million.

The company will bring its experience in delivering complex, engineering-led projects across multiple sectors, including highways, rail, integrated transport, energy, water, and defence. Its Manchester office will play a key role in supporting delivery, building on Costain’s established presence in the North West.

The appointment adds to Costain’s growing portfolio in the region. The company is currently working as National Highways’ delivery partner on the M60 Simister Island Interchange scheme and has previously completed improvements to the M6 between junctions 21 and 26a.

Jonathan Willcock, Managing Director for Transportation at Costain, said the framework appointment represents an important opportunity to expand partnerships across the infrastructure sector in the North West.

He highlighted the company’s strong regional track record and emphasised a focus on collaboration with supply chain partners to deliver efficient, resilient infrastructure that supports economic growth and job creation.

The framework is expected to play a key role in delivering a pipeline of infrastructure investment across the North West over the coming years.