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TC056 - Highways Support Framework

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Jun 2025 at 08:59

Tender

24 Jan 2025 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council has completed the procurement process for "TC056 - Highways Support Framework," aiming to enhance its Highways Maintenance Service through minor civil engineering works across Manchester's 33 wards. This tender, classified under CPV code 45200000, encompasses comprehensive highways support services including kerbing, signing, lining, and modular works. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the tender reached the award stage on 9th June 2025, with four successful contractors appointed: Argyle North West Construction Limited, Dowhigh Limited, J Hopkins (Contractors) Ltd, and Rosgal Limited. The contract period is set to run from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2027, with the possibility of extension for two additional years, offering a total contract value of £20 million.

This framework presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to engage in civil engineering works within the region. With an emphasis on infrastructure maintenance and development, companies with expertise in modular construction and reactive service provision will find this tender particularly advantageous. The selection of four diverse contractors demonstrates an inclusive approach, providing SMEs the chance to expand their footprint and take on larger-scale projects within Manchester's urban environment.

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Notice Title

TC056 - Highways Support Framework

Notice Description

The Highways Support framework is to support the Councils Highways Maintenance Service with Minor Civil Engineering works. The Council wishes to have provided highways support services (relating to comprehensive and reactive service to the highways network across the 33 wards of Manchester including kerbing, signing, lining, and all modular works) under framework agreement arrangements with a panel of contractors on a non-exclusive basis. The framework period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years. The council intends to appoint 4 contractors to the framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80c55c12-9e05-4378-87f4-c320b9793987
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48868e4c-6028-404f-b160-6e7809d46019
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ARGYLE NORTH WEST CONSTRUCTION

DOWHIGH

J HOPKINS (CONTRACTORS

ROSGAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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