Eccles has announced its appointment to the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Highway Maintenance Products Framework, securing a four-year position (three years plus an option to extend for a further 12 months) supporting highway maintenance and infrastructure projects across Wales.
The framework, led by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council on behalf of the South East Wales Procurement Group, provides participating authorities with a compliant route to procure a wide range of highway maintenance products. Eccles has been successfully appointed within the Access and Drainage products category, supporting the delivery of safer, more resilient highway infrastructure.
While the framework primarily serves the South East Wales region, one of its most significant advantages is the inclusion of the All Wales Clause. This enables public bodies and local authorities across the whole of Wales to access the framework, providing a straightforward and compliant procurement route without the time, cost and resource associated with undertaking separate tender exercises.
The South East Wales region includes:
- Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
- Bridgend County Borough Council
- Caerphilly County Borough Council
- Cardiff City Council
- Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
- Monmouthshire County Council
- Newport City Council
- Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
- Torfaen County Borough Council
- Vale of Glamorgan Council
However, through the All Wales Clause, the framework is also available to authorities and public sector organisations throughout North, Mid and West Wales.
For Welsh councils and highways teams, the framework provides access to Eccles’ range of access and drainage solutions, backed by technical expertise and a commitment to helping authorities achieve long-term value from their infrastructure investments.
As an active LCRIG member, Eccles works closely with local authorities, highways teams and infrastructure owners to share knowledge, drive innovation and help address the challenges facing the UK’s road network. This commitment is reflected through the company’s participation in the LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival 2026 and its planned return in 2027, supporting one of the sector’s leading events for collaboration and best practice.
Over recent years, Eccles has invested in developing solutions that address key highways-sector challenges, including safety, operational efficiency, sustainability and whole-life asset performance. Alongside its established product range, the company is preparing to introduce a number of innovative product platforms designed to help infrastructure owners build safer, smarter and longer-lasting access and drainage networks.
Ian Gillam, Eccles Products, commented:
“This appointment is an important milestone for Eccles and reflects our commitment to supporting local authorities with high-quality access and drainage solutions. The inclusion of the All Wales Clause is particularly significant, providing organisations across Wales with a straightforward route to access our products and technical expertise through a compliant framework.”
“As an active LCRIG member and participant in events such as the LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival, we value opportunities to engage directly with highways professionals, understand their challenges and share solutions that deliver long-term value. We look forward to strengthening relationships across Wales and helping deliver safer, more resilient infrastructure for the communities they serve.”
Authorities seeking further information on how to access the framework or discuss upcoming projects are encouraged to contact Eccles directly.
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