Planning

Highways Major Structures

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 14:40

Planning

01 May 2025 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is in the planning stages of establishing a framework for "Highways Major Structures" within the construction work industry. This procurement process is classified under public authority - sub-central government and applies to the region of UKK23 in the United Kingdom. The proposed framework has a significant valuation of £24,000,000 gross and is set to follow an open procedure method. Key dates include the future notice date on 15th June 2026, with the contract period anticipated from 4th September 2026 to 3rd September 2030. This opportunity is currently under the planningUpdate stage as of 24th March 2026.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses operating within the construction sector, specifically in large infrastructure and highway development projects. Companies with expertise in major structural works and those capable of accommodating frameworks at scale stand to benefit significantly. The open procedure allows for extensive participation, providing a platform for a diverse range of construction and infrastructure firms to compete for a pivotal role in enhancing the regional transport network. Suitability for this tender is likely aligned with contractors experienced in executing substantial projects within the prescribed geographic location and under public sector conditions.

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Notice Title

Highways Major Structures

Notice Description

Establishment of a framework for Highways Major Structures

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050b03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026877-2026
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
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2026 - 3 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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, TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

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