Tender

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Highways and Civil Engineering Works within Powys, Mid Wales

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Jul 2025 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

Powys County Council has launched an active procurement process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focused on Highways and Civil Engineering Works throughout Powys, Mid Wales. This tender, valued at £4,000,000, falls under the 'works' industry category with a classification encompassing complete or partial construction and civil engineering works. Located in the region UKL24, the initiative is currently at the tender stage and opportunities to express interest remain open. Businesses can participate until 23rd February 2029, adhering to guidelines provided for electronic submissions via the eTenderwales portal. The DPS allows for flexibility as new bidders can join at any point, provided they meet the selection criteria.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for registered and qualified contractors, especially those specialising in construction and engineering. Businesses involved in activities such as highway structures, flood alleviation schemes, drainage and resurfacing works, and landscaping are particularly well-suited to compete. Contractors participating in this DPS must meet specific accreditation, insurance, and registration requirements, including SSIP compliance and minimum Silver level Constructionline Registration. Companies can leverage this platform to access a breadth of projects, promoting both business growth and local employment. Additionally, consortia are encouraged to apply, potentially broadening participation and collaboration within the region's business ecosystem.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Highways and Civil Engineering Works within Powys, Mid Wales

Notice Description

Powys County Council has chosen to continue to offer an exciting opportunity for qualified and experienced contractors to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Highways and Civil Engineering Works throughout Powys County. This initiative aims to streamline the procurement process and open up new possibilities for local and regional businesses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Powys County Council has chosen to continue to offer an exciting opportunity for qualified and experienced contractors to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Highways and Civil Engineering Works throughout the County of Powys. This opportunity was originally advertised via OJEU under reference number 2018/S 102-232168 on the 31st May 2018 (https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:232168-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0). The DPS is live and the Council continue to seek further expressions of interest from Contractors. This initiative aims to streamline the procurement process and open up new possibilities for local and regional contractors, and allow the Council to assemble and maintain an approved list of contractors for the stipulated works and to offer a more flexible and responsive procurement. A DPS is similar to a framework agreement, in many ways, but where new Bidders can apply to join at any point during the life of the DPS. Bidders are not required to submit Tenders in order to join the DPS. All Bidders who meet the selection criteria will be admitted to the DPS, and when a contract opportunity arises the Council will move straight to the mini-competition phase for that package of works. Contractors must be SSIP compliant (or equivalent) and Constructionline Registered to a minimum of Silver (or equivalent), with relevant work categories in order to be accepted onto the Dynamic Purchasing System. The Council will also only accept your submission if you have appropriate levels of insurance for public liability and employers liability, or you agree to put these in place before the date of any contract award. The levels required are: - Public Liability Insurance - 5,000,000 GBP. - Employers Liability Insurance - 5,000,000 GBP. Work opportunities shall include but not be limited to: - Carriageway Resurfacing (and associated works) - Footways Works - Drainage Works - Remedial Earthworks - Highway Structures Works (e.g. Bridges, Culverts, Retaining Walls, Cattle Grids, etc) - Highway Maintenance Works - Flood Alleviation Schemes - Watercourse improvements - Highway Junction Improvements - Highway Visibility Improvements - Highway Alignment Improvements - Active Travel works - Car Park works - Footpath works - Fencing works - Landscaping works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056544
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042670-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45100000 - Site preparation work

45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work

45111240 - Ground-drainage work

45112700 - Landscaping work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45213312 - Car park building construction work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

45232451 - Drainage and surface works

45232452 - Drainage works

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

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

45233161 - Footpath construction work

45233200 - Various surface works

45233223 - Carriageway resurfacing works

45233251 - Resurfacing works

45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths

45233340 - Foundation work for footpaths

45246400 - Flood-prevention works

45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

45342000 - Erection of fencing

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
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20294 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 23 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialservices@powys.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01597826000

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANDRINDOD WELLS
Postcode
LD1 5LG
Post Town
Llandrindod Wells
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL24 Powys

Local Authority
Powys
Electoral Ward
Llandrindod South
Westminster Constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

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