Gwynedd And Anglesey Structures & Coastal Maintenance Framework
Framework Description
The Gwynedd and Anglesey Structures & Coastal Maintenance Framework is a joint framework for Cyngor Gwynedd and Isle of Anglesey County Council, covering routine and emergency maintenance of structures and coastal assets under NEC4 contracts. Announced as awarded in August 2026, the £3.8m framework went to 17 suppliers across eight lots: six area lots for Arfon/Dwyfor, Meirionnydd and Ynys Môn, plus lots for major projects and geotechnical engineering specialists.
Context & Use Case
The two councils use the framework for routine inspections, structural repairs and upkeep of coastal assets on both the mainland and Anglesey, and for emergency maintenance when assets are damaged. The area lots give local contractors a route to nearby work, while the major projects and geotechnical lots bring in larger schemes and specialist skills.
Scope of Services
Lots 1 and 1B: Arfon/Dwyfor Lots 2A and 2B: Meirionnydd Lots 3A and 3B: Ynys Môn (Anglesey) Lot 4: Major projects Lot 5: Geotechnical engineering specialists Routine inspections, structural repairs and coastal asset upkeep, including emergency maintenance
Lots
Lot 1 (Arfon/Dwyfor); Lot 1B (Arfon/Dwyfor); Lot 2A (Meirionnydd); Lot 2B (Meirionnydd); Lot 3A (Ynys Mon/Anglesey); Lot 3B (Ynys Mon/Anglesey); Lot 4 (Major projects); Lot 5 (Geotechnical engineering specialists)
Who Can Apply
The framework was awarded to 17 suppliers in August 2026, so its membership is fixed and new contractors cannot join. Civil engineering, marine and geotechnical contractors that missed this round should prepare for the next procurement by the two councils.
Buyer Benefits
The councils get pre-appointed contractors for each area who can respond quickly when structures or coastal defences need emergency work. NEC4 contracts give clear control of cost and programme, and separate lots for major projects and geotechnical work bring in specialist skills when needed.
Next Steps
Appointed contractors should prepare for call-offs under NEC4, with resources ready for emergency mobilisation in their area. Others should follow Cyngor Gwynedd's tenders page (https://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/en-gb/businesses/tenders-and-procurement) for the next procurement and build coastal and structures experience, possibly as subcontractors to appointed firms.
How Athena Can Help
Athena helps civil and marine contractors prepare for the next round of this framework. Our civil engineering bid support builds NEC4-ready responses with win themes on emergency response and local knowledge, and our bid health check strengthens weak answers.
Our highways and coastal framework search identifies other Welsh and regional frameworks open now, and our bidding for Welsh council contracts covers social value and pricing that protects margin. Each response is checked for compliance before submission.
