Planning

Highways Improvement Framework

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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PlanningUpdate

13 Apr 2026 at 07:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 14:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, initiated by Transport for London, a public authority within central government. The tender titled "Highways Improvement Framework" aims to establish a framework agreement for highways infrastructure and construction work, planned to commence from the 31st of March 2027 to the 30th of August 2027. The procurement category is works, specifically within the construction industry. The communication for future notice is expected by the 30th of June 2026, with the procurement activity centred in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the construction sector, particularly those specialising in highways infrastructure. Companies capable of offering comprehensive construction services that align with framework agreements are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The planned framework provides not only a route to market but also a gateway for potential long-term collaborations with Transport for London, encouraging substantial business growth for suitable contenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Improvement Framework

Notice Description

A framework to provide a route to market for highways infrastructure and construction from 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033033-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2027 - 30 Aug 2027 1-6 months
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
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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