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Planning

20 May 2025 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council is inviting tenders for their new framework agreement on highway resurfacing, reconstruction, recycling, patching, and the installation of high friction surfacing, covering the period from 2026 to 2030. This contract, valued at approximately £54 million net, uses an open procurement method and is within the construction industry category across Devon, UK (region UKK43). The process is currently at the tender stage, with documents available on the authority's e-tendering portal. Interested parties should note the key upcoming dates: the deadline for tender submissions has been extended to midday on 6th July 2026, and the award decision is expected by 10th August 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in highway construction and maintenance, particularly those offering innovative recycling techniques, patching, or resurfacing services. The framework is structured into three lots, providing opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering works county-wide. Companies with competitive pricing strategies, reliable availability, and high-quality standards stand to benefit. As the Council plans to ensure effective work distribution and operational efficiency, firms familiar with the local context and with demonstrated capacity to align with the Council's timelines may have a strategic advantage.

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Notice Title

Resurfacing, Reconstruction, Recycling, Patching and High Friction Surfacing Framework 2026 -2030

Notice Description

Procurement of a Framework Agreement for highway resurfacing, reconstruction, patching, recycling (of materials), the laying of carriageway lining and High Friction Surfacing (HFS).

Lot Information

Resurfacing, reconstruction and patching of carriageways, Ex-Situ Recycling of pavements and associated works

Is County wide (based on Area East with uplifts (positive or negative) for work in Areas North and South) and it consists of the resurfacing and reconstruction and patching of carriageways, associated works and the disposal of arisings to licenced or approved facilities for either future re-use/recycling or disposal along with Ex-situ Cold Recycled Bitumen Bound materials (processing plant).

Hand patching, the installation of High Friction Surfacing (HFS), carriageway lining, patching of existing HFS installations and associated works

Is County wide (based on Area East with uplifts (positive or negative) for work in Areas North and South) and it consists of hand patching, the installation of High Friction Surfacing (HFS), patching of existing HFS installations and associated works.

In-situ Pavement Recycling and associated works

Is County wide (based on Area East with uplifts (positive or negative) for work in Areas North and South) and it consists of the resurfacing and reconstruction of carriageways, associated works and the use of recycled materials in In-situ Cold Recycled Bitumen Bound (shallow depth (Retread), medium depth (Regen) and deep depth).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051896
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061303-2026
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£54,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-04-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLK43 Devon CC

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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