Tender

HE0948 Wiltshire Council Term Highway Consultancy and Management Contract

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

22 Dec 2025 at 12:41

Planning

15 Jul 2025 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council is inviting tenders for its Term Highway Consultancy and Management Contract under the tender reference HE0948. The procurement process is currently active and is in the tender stage, following the competitive flexible procedure with a two-stage process. The contract focuses on providing highways design and management consultancy services, requiring the consultant to deliver and manage highway schemes and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The procurement method is selective, and it is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). Situated in Trowbridge, UK (region UKK15), the consultancy is integral for the continuation of services post the existing contract expiring at the end of November 2026. Key deadlines include an expression of interest deadline on 30th January 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 16th January 2026. The award period is expected to conclude by 3rd July 2026, with the contract beginning on 1st December 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in highways consultancy services and related business services such as legal, marketing, and consulting. Ideal candidates for this contract should have substantial expertise in highway design, management, and planning, along with familiarity with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Given the contract's breadth, companies with a diverse team of consultants experienced in structural maintenance, traffic management, and urban planning will find substantial growth opportunities. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the procurement process offering the flexibility and support to foster business growth in the public sector. The outlined contract, valued at up to £240 million gross, indicates long-term collaboration potential, necessitating a presence in Wiltshire to work closely with the council and manage regional highway assets effectively. Completion of Stage One conditions of participation will allow tenderers to be shortlisted for the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage, paving the way for strategic growth in public works projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HE0948 Wiltshire Council Term Highway Consultancy and Management Contract

Notice Description

Wiltshire Council is looking for a term highways design & management consultancy services contract. The consultant will be required to assist in producing and managing the successful delivery of highway schemes and to ensure compliance with statutory and legal requirements as well as additional design and planning projects as required. The consultant will be appointed as the principal designer in accordance with the construction (design and management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: NEC Options A, C or E

Renewal: 2+2

Planning Information

Wiltshire Council are holding an online contractor’s engagement event on the 20th of August 2025 at 10:00 till 11:00. The market engagement event will held on the 20th of August 2025 at 10:00am via Microsoft Teams. Please contact Gary Topley at gary.topley@wiltshire.gov.uk if you wish to attend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055fc1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085373-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2035-12-03

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Gary Topley
Contact Email
gary.topley@wiltshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Further Information

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