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Scape Launches High-Security Defence Framework

May 20, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Scape begins market engagement on 'high-security' defence framework.
Framework to offer £1bn worth of activity for defence clients.
Scape's existing frameworks deliver £750m of work annually.
Move responds to government calls to invest in defence sector.

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Strategic Implications

This development may indicate a growing demand for specialized defence construction services, which could benefit contractors with relevant expertise. The £1bn framework suggests significant investment in defence infrastructure, which may have implications for the broader construction industry and supply chain.

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What Happened

Public Sector Procurement Body Expands Construction Frameworks

Scape, a public sector procurement body, has started early market engagement on a proposed ‘high-security’ defence framework, aiming to meet the specialist requirements of defence clients. The framework is expected to offer £1bn worth of activity across the country, building on Scape’s existing construction frameworks that deliver around £750m of work annually. According to Scape deputy director Caroline Compton-James, the move is in response to government calls to invest in the defence sector, as reported by Construction News.

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