Tender

Black Country Highways Works Framework

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

27 Nov 2025 at 17:21

Tender

31 Oct 2025 at 16:00

Planning

21 May 2025 at 13:51

Planning

04 Apr 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Wolverhampton Council is currently advancing the procurement stage for the "Black Country Highways Works Framework" as the contracting authority, in collaboration with Black Country Transport and several partner organisations, including Birmingham City Council and West Midlands Combined Authority. This open procedure tender targets the construction, foundation, and surface works sector for highways and roads within the UKG3 region, and the framework agreement is expected to span four years, with an estimated value of £150 million (excluding VAT). Interested parties must submit their tenders by 17th December 2025, with awards anticipated by 28th February 2026. The division into four lots offers varied contract values from under £250,000 up to £10 million, accommodating diverse scale projects and encouraging broad participation.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in civil engineering, particularly those specialising in highway and infrastructure improvements. SMEs are encouraged to participate, owing to a multi-lot structure that considers a wide array of project sizes. With the capacity for direct awards and mini-competitions within the framework, businesses can align their capabilities with the specific demands of the lots, maximising their scope for securing projects across the Black Country region. By engaging in these projects, companies can significantly enhance their portfolio and expand their footprint in public sector projects, thereby driving business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Black Country Highways Works Framework

Notice Description

City of Wolverhampton Council, on behalf of Black Country Transport, is the Contracting Authority for the Black Country Highways Works Framework, in partnership with the following Partner Organisations: * Birmingham City Council * Dudley MBC * Sandwell MBC * Walsall MBC * Wolverhampton Homes * West Midlands Combined Authority The procurement exercise is for a new Highway Works Framework to replace the current Black Country Minor Works Framework, which is approaching expiry. The scope of the Framework includes: * Excavation of existing carriageway, footways * Landscape areas and removal of trees * Flexible pavement and footway construction * Removal and installation of road markings * Signing works * Installation of new drainage * Installation of new traffic signals and pedestrian crossings * Installation of lighting columns, bollards and electrical connections * Infilling of existing subway and associated demolition works * Protection to existing underground services if required * Co-ordination of Statutory Undertakers works * Associated landscape works * Construction of park and ride facilities The estimated value of Works expected to be procured through the Framework during the 4-year term excluding VAT is PS150,000,000 but there are no guarantees of minimum or maximum value or business placed as a result of the Framework Agreement. The procurement is divided into four lots - Tenders may be submitted for a maximum of any 2 lots * Lot 1 - Under PS250,000 * Lot 2 - PS250,000.01 to PS750,000 * Lot 3 - PS750,000.01 to PS5,000,000 * Lot 4 - PS5,000,000.01 to PS10,000,000

Lot Information

Works up to PS250,000

For call off contracts with a value up to PS250,000.

Renewal: One optional 12 month extension included

Works between PS250,000.01 - PS750,000

For all call offs valued between PS250,000.01 and PS750,000

Renewal: One optional 12 month extension included

Works between PS750,000.01 and PS5,000,000

For all call off contracts valued between PS750,000.01 and PS5,000,000

Renewal: One optional 12 month extension included

Works between PS5,000,000.01 and PS10,000,000

For all call offs valued between PS5,000,000.01 and PS10,000,000

Renewal: One optional 12 month extension included

Planning Information

The City of Wolverhampton Council, on behalf of the Black Country local authorities (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton), is preparing to launch a procurement exercise for a new Highway Works Framework to replace the current Black Country Minor Works Framework, which is approaching expiry. We are seeking to engage with the market at this early stage to help shape the scope, structure, and approach of the new framework. The framework will aim to provide a flexible, efficient, and value-driven mechanism for delivering highways-related projects across the Black Country. The framework is anticipated to be multi-lot and multi-supplier, with a potential duration of up to 4 years. We are looking to: Gauge interest from the market Understand capacity and capability Test assumptions around lotting strategy, contract structure, and delivery models Identify potential challenges or opportunities ahead of formal procurement. Once the framework goes live, it will be available for use by other public sector bodies within the West Midlands. If you would like to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement, please complete and submit the questionnaire available on the Procontract portal - www.wolverhamptontenders.com where you will also be able to register your interest to attend a supplier engagement day. The supplier engagement day will be held on Tuesday 29 April at the Civic Centre, Wolverhampton. Further information is available via the Procontract portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077874-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-09-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Damilola Eleshin
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1902556556

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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