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Highways Works Framework Market Engagement

Blackpool Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

13 Oct 2026 at 15:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 14:25

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Borough Council is planning a highways works framework covering minor reactive repairs, event traffic management, drainage, green infrastructure, highways electrical work, road markings, tram-track repairs and innovation in highways maintenance. The work includes highways construction, repair and maintenance, with related engineering and site-investigation services. Delivery is in Blackpool. The framework is also intended to be available to other local authorities, which the Council says will be identified at tender stage.

The process is at planning: the Council is consulting the market to shape its procurement strategy, commercial model and tender documents. It expects to use a framework agreement. The current planned lot covers minor reactive works, with a stated value of £11 million gross. Its planned contract period runs from 1 April 2027 to 30 March 2029, with an end date extendable to 30 March 2031. The Council’s market-engagement response deadline is 6 November 2026; this is not a tender deadline. The lots and procurement approach remain under consideration, and no evaluation criteria are stated. The Council previously indicated a future notice date of 1 September 2025.

The planned scope may suit highways contractors and specialist suppliers in traffic management, drainage, landscaping and green infrastructure, electrical works, road marking, tram-track repairs, engineering and maintenance innovation. Suppliers focused on minor reactive highways works may find the planned first lot particularly relevant; the Council identifies that lot as suitable for SMEs. The breadth of services may also suit businesses able to contribute specialist expertise or work with delivery partners. The Council is seeking market feedback to develop the commercial model and tender documents. Participation in this engagement is voluntary, and taking part or not taking part will not affect eligibility for the later procurement. No particular accreditation, technical standard or minimum capacity is set out at this stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Works Framework Market Engagement

Notice Description

We are seeking feedback from the market to help inform the procurement strategy, commercial model and tender documentation for a Highways Works Framework. The Lots currently under consideration are: Lot 1 Minor Reactive Works Lot 2 Event Traffic Management Lot 3 Drainage Services Lot 4 Green Infrastructure Lot 5 Highways Electrical Lot 6 Road Markings Lot 7 Tram Track repairs Lot 8 Innovation in Highways Maintenance A response is not mandatory and participation, or non-participation, in this engagement will not affect eligibility to participate in any subsequent procurement. This engagement does not constitute a call for competition and does not commit the Council or any supplier to a particular approach. Please answer only those questions that are relevant to your organisation. You can respond to this pre market engagement by completing the attached Word document titled FINAL Early Market Engagement - Highways Works Framework by following the link https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=65cc8d8a-d2c3-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True This framework will also be available for use by other Local Authorities which will be specified at tender stage.

Planning Information

We are seeking feedback from the market to help inform the procurement strategy, commercial model and tender documentation for a Highways Works Framework. The Lots currently under consideration are: Lot 1 Minor Reactive Works Lot 2 Event Traffic Management Lot 3 Drainage Services Lot 4 Green Infrastructure Lot 5 Highways Electrical Lot 6 Road Markings Lot 7 Tram Track repairs Lot 8 Innovation in Highways Maintenance Please complete the pre market engagement word document by following the link below to the opportunity on The Chest https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=65cc8d8a-d2c3-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True A response is not mandatory and participation, or non-participation, in this engagement will not affect eligibility to participate in any subsequent procurement. This engagement does not constitute a call for competition and does not commit the Council or any supplier to a particular approach. Please answer only those questions that are relevant to your organisation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096658-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

44113000 - Road-construction materials

45112730 - Landscaping work for roads and motorways

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

45234121 - Tramway works

50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71311220 - Highways engineering services

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

71510000 - Site-investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 1-2 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
Blackpool Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NB
Postcode Area
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Further Information

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