

“The new framework has been divided into five Scottish regions, with a range of regional and national contractors appointed, giving local authorities the chance to use local contractors where appropriate. A significant new addition is the ability to procure standalone infrastructure projects, such as bridges, retaining walls, drainage and new roadways. It offers a broader range of works, more flexibility for mixed-use projects, and expanded value bands to provide more options for procuring projects. SPA director, Clive Feeney, said: “Our public buildings and infrastructure framework has been built with the Scottish public sector’s needs at the forefront. It can also be used for residential properties within mixed-use developments, as part of a commercial building conversion, or for delivering student accommodation. The Public Buildings and Infrastructure (PB3) framework from SPA allows public sector organisations in Scotland to source contractors for works relating to the construction and refurbishment of educational, healthcare, emergency service and community buildings. West Dunbartonshire Council used SPA’s earlier SCB2 framework to procure its Renton campus project. Menu Fast Index My Account FREE Newsletters The Construction Index
