Tender

Highways - Annual Surface Dressing

OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Oct 2025 at 14:11

Planning

22 May 2025 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated an open procurement process for the "Highways - Annual Surface Dressing" project, focused on surface works for highways within the region of UKD3, United Kingdom. The tender is in the active stage with a submission deadline set for 5th December 2025. This project, categorised under construction and road surface works, is anticipated to start in April 2026 and will initially span five years, with a possible extension up to a total of eight years. The total estimated contract value stands at GBP 5,000,000, with a budget allocation that may vary annually based on road conditions and maintenance budgets.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction and roadworks companies with experience in surface dressing to engage in a long-term contract with local government. Businesses that can demonstrate technical quality and comply with the required safety and environmental standards, including SMEs, are encouraged to participate. The open procedure allows fair competition, providing opportunities for businesses capable of managing technical and economic aspects to expand their portfolio through this substantial local government contract. The contract terms also offer added flexibility through the possibility of early invoicing payments, enhancing cash flow for suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways - Annual Surface Dressing

Notice Description

The Council has a requirement for annual Surface Dressing to be carried out on specified roads. The annual quantity will be determined by the state of the roads and the maintenance budget allocated each year. Historically the Council has spent circa PS650,000 + VAT per annum on Surface Dressing. The annual spend may increase or decrease. The Council is looking to engage a suitably skilled and experienced Supplier to undertake required works each year. All works shall be carried out in compliance with the specification, industry standards, best practice, consideration for road users and the safety of all persons and wildlife. It is anticipated that the Contract will commence in April 2026, with an initial Contract term of 5 years, with the option to extend for a further 3 years, to a maximum of 8 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: up to 36 months extension permissible, in any variation and quantity. Overall maximum term 8 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051dea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069756-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rod Walters
Contact Email
commercial.procurementunit@oldham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1HD
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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