Planning

Highways Major Structures

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Planning

01 May 2025 at 09:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Taunton, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Highways Major Structures". This tender aims to establish a framework for construction works related to major highway structures within the UKK2 region. As part of an open procedure, businesses have the opportunity to participate in a framework agreement worth £20 million (gross value £24 million) over a four-year period, from 4th September 2025 to 3rd September 2029. Prospective bidders should note a future notice is set for publishing on 15th June 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth prospects particularly for construction firms specialising in large-scale infrastructure projects. Companies capable of delivering complex highway construction services stand to benefit from the framework's long-term assignment and significant budget. Engaging in this process could enhance a firm's portfolio and establish a strong collaboration with public sector authorities. The open procurement method ensures ample opportunity for qualified businesses to demonstrate their competitiveness and innovation in the field of construction works.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Major Structures

Notice Description

Establishment of a framework for Highways Major Structures

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050b03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018278-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 3 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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