Presenters: Brian Francis (Environment Agency Commercial Manager) &

Nick Culshaw (VBA Operations Director)

Date: 29th March 2017

May

2011

• Government Construction Strategy

Jan

2012

• Sustainable Engineering Procurement Strategy

July

2013

• WEM (4years+2)

Lot 1 Lot 2 Lot 3 Lot 4

NCMF2

Risk Management

Authorities (RMAs)

48 User Agreements signed

So far, contracts in excess of £140 million have been placed with WEM

Evolution of the framework

2021202020192018201720162013

Projects

Packaging

Accelerated Delivery

Next Generation of Supplier

ArrangementProgramme Delivery

Units (PDUs)

Morecambe Wave Replacement Wall –

Phase 1

Nick Culshaw – VBA Operations Director

Project Facts

Lancaster City Council

Replace 1.8km Sea Wall

£4M Construction

728 No. Pre-Cast Concrete Units in Phase 1.

Manufactured by VolkerBrooks in Morecambe

High Quality

New Street Furniture & Lighting

New Surfacing

WEM Benefits

A faster well established procurement route

Access to top suppliers, with strong regional teams

Appraisal to delivery capabilities

Focus on community benefits

Presenters: Brian Francis (Environment Agency Commercial Manager) &

Nick Culshaw (VBA Operations Director)

Date: 29th March 2017