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CWC25003 - Black Country Highways Works Framework

Wolverhampton City Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2026 at 08:39

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

27 Nov 2025 at 17:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

31 Oct 2025 at 16:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 14:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

04 Apr 2025 at 12:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Wolverhampton Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the Black Country Highways Works Framework, aimed at improving and maintaining road infrastructure across the region. As the main contracting authority, in collaboration with authorities such as Birmingham City Council and Dudley MBC, the framework supports a multitude of construction-related activities including excavation, paving, and drainage installation. Valued at an estimated £150 million over a four-year term, but with no guaranteed minimum or maximum value, the project was divided into four lots ranging from £250,000 to £10 million each. The procurement employed an open procedure and reached the award stage with contracts expected to commence on the 1st of July 2026, following the conclusion of the standstill period on the 1st of June 2026.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly SMEs, which are well-suited to engage in the various lots offered. As a multi-party framework agreement, it allows for direct awards and mini-competitions, offering diverse entry points for companies specialized in highway and infrastructure works. Firms offering innovative and quality-driven solutions, with adaptability for different project sizes, can benefit significantly from the flexible and high-demand nature of this initiative, thereby enhancing their growth and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CWC25003 - 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 Black Country Minor Works Framework, which is now expired. 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

Renewal: One optional 12 month extension included

Works between PS250,000.01 - PS750,000

Renewal: One optional 12 month extension included

Works 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

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/046000-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
15 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2029-09-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Wolverhampton City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Postcode Area
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
TLG3 West Midlands
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
16
Supplier Names

Haystoun Construction Ltd

STAVE-CON LIMITED

R W Services Contractors Ltd

Parade Civil Engineering Limited

Stourbridge Paving Ltd

HILTON MAIN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

EVANS CONSTRUCTION & CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED

Bridge Construction Ltd

Holcim UK Limited

Fitzgerald Contractors Ltd

McPhillips (Wellington) Ltd

Montel Civil Engineering Ltd

C R Reynolds Ltd

Octavius Infrastructure Ltd

A E Yates Ltd

Amey

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