Castle Named By Pagabo For Major Construction Framework
Rapidly growing, principal contractor, Castle, has been appointed to the National Network for Major Works 2026 - that has a total estimated value of up to £5 billion - by leading digital procurement specialist, Pagabo.
Castle, which is headquartered in South Tyneside, with offices in Middlesbrough and Edinburgh, will gain contract opportunities in the £5-15million major works framework.
The announcement coincides with confirmation that Castle was the third fastest growing firm in the Large Business category of the Ward Hadaway North East Fastest 50 Awards 2026, which celebrates the growth, innovation and commercial achievements of firms in the region.
Compliant with the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024, the National Network for Major Works 2026 framework will run for a term of four years and has been brought to market following the formation of a 10-year strategic delivery partnership between YPO and Pagabo. YPO is the centralised procurement authority for the frameworks, while Pagabo is the framework manager responsible for design, delivery and ongoing management.
This marks the third generation of the hugely successful major works framework managed by Pagabo, with previous iterations helping to deliver construction projects with a total value of more than £3bn. Created to connect public sector organisations with appointed contractors that will collaboratively deliver quality service and value for money outcomes, the framework agreement can be used by sectors such as local government, NHS and health service providers, blue light, housing and education.
Craig Muldoon, director at Castle, said: “A key objective of our strategic growth plan is to be positioned on high level frameworks and The National Network for Major Works falls clearly into that bracket, providing us with fabulous opportunities within the public sector. We have a clear investment plan based on people and technology and an increasing and innovative outcome-driven approach to social value. Our selection to this framework is a clear indicator that we are meeting the highest regulatory standards and exceeding client expectations.
“The appointment to the framework coincides with our being placed as third in the Large Firm category of the Ward Hadaway 50 Fastest growing businesses in the North East. This is a great recognition for all our workforce who are helping us to deliver fantastic projects across the UK.”
Appointed suppliers will have access to Pagabo Group’s digital software offerings, including next generation social value platform ImpactOS and contract management platform Sypro, to support with enhancing the full lifecycle of procurement and project delivery.
David Llewellyn, Construction and Infrastructure Director, Pagabo, said: "The launch of the National Framework for Major Works 2026 marks the next chapter for one of our most established procurement routes, providing public sector organisations with access to a strong range of contractors with the expertise and capability to deliver major construction projects across the UK.
"The quality demonstrated throughout the procurement process reflects the strength of the suppliers appointed to the framework and their ability to work collaboratively to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients. Through the procurement support Pagabo provides, alongside greater opportunities for early contractor engagement and collaboration, we’re looking forward to building on the success of previous iterations and supporting the delivery of ambitious projects across the public sector."