Planning

Minor Engineering Works Framework (2026-2030)

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 11:27

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council is planning to procure a minor engineering works framework, covering highways and structures, from 2026 to 2030. As a sub-central government public authority, Devon County Council aims to establish this framework through an open procedure, with the procurement process currently at the planning stage. The procurement title is "Minor Engineering Works Framework (2026-2030)", and the industry category is construction work. The projected timelines include a framework start date of 1st April 2026 and completion on 31st March 2031. Initial documentation for this planned procurement was published on 20th May 2025, with future notices expected by 1st July 2025. The location of the contracting authority is County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction work, particularly those specialising in highway and structural engineering. The open procurement method suggests that any eligible business can compete, enhancing potential for growth by participating in a long-term public sector framework. Companies with expertise in minor engineering works, contractual experience with public authorities, or those looking to expand within the UK market should find this framework particularly relevant. The framework agreement facilitates continued business over a five-year period, offering stability and ongoing work prospects for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Minor Engineering Works Framework (2026-2030)

Notice Description

Procurement of a Framework Agreement for Minor Engineering Works on the highway and for structures.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05188c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023179-2025
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 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
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER,
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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