Planning

PLACE949H PME for Pothole Machinery & Systems

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Sep 2025 at 14:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is initiating the procurement process for the project titled "PLACE949H PME for Pothole Machinery & Systems", which falls under the industry category of road-repair works. This planning stage, publicly announced on 26th September 2025, involves preliminary market engagement aimed at improving pothole machinery systems and innovations. Potential suppliers are invited to express their interest by 17th October 2025. The procurement is mapped to occur in the UK, specifically within the UKF1 region, with the contract period projected from 30th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement process is under the sub-central government body, with Derbyshire County Council overseeing the initiative from their office in Matlock, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in road-repair works, particularly those able to offer innovative solutions in pothole repair systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the procurement process accommodates SME suitability. The engagement phase of the project allows companies to influence future tender specifications, enhancing their potential to tailor solutions that meet the council's needs and stand out in the competitive process. This is a chance for companies to establish or strengthen working relationships with a government body, aiding long-term business growth and stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLACE949H PME for Pothole Machinery & Systems

Notice Description

Pre-market engagement with suppliers for pot hole machinery systems and innovations.

Planning Information

Expression of interest by suitable parties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a36b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060237-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233142 - Road-repair works

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
countyprocurementcompliance.team@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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