Planning

Highways Minor Works (HM9)

SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Highways Minor Works (HM9)" focusing on highway maintenance and civil engineering projects. This contract covers various works, such as safety and accident reduction schemes, junction improvements, and infrastructure for cycling and public transport. Located in the UKD73 region, specifically around Bootle, the council has planned this as part of a larger open procedure for works expected to begin on 1st July 2026 and potentially extend until 30th June 2036. Key communication and further notices are anticipated around 1st October 2025, highlighting this opportunity in the public authority sub-central government sector.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in civil engineering and infrastructure development. The diverse scope of work involved promises potential growth through various funding streams, including the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements. Firms with expertise in highway-related projects, especially those familiar with maintaining compliance with public sector regulations, will find this tender particularly promising. The open procedure nature encourages a competitive selection process, presenting an excellent opportunity for qualified small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint in the public works sector.

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Notice Title

Highways Minor Works (HM9)

Notice Description

Provision of highway related civil engineering projects. The work will cover a diverse range of civil engineering based minor works. These typically include local safety and accident reduction schemes, junction improvement schemes, cycle route infrastructure, bus lane and bus priority schemes, site investigation works and repairs to highway structures. The works will be delivered through a combination of highway revenue budgets , City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements, and other external funding streams.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052652
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030382-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

45233139 - Highway maintenance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cdp@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7AE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD73 Sefton

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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