Planning

Superimposed Road Marking, Specialist Surfacing and Studs

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

21 Oct 2025 at 09:43

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a procurement process in collaboration with Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council and Wolverhampton City Council for the project titled "Superimposed Road Marking, Specialist Surfacing and Studs." This initiative falls under the industry category of road-surface painting work and is situated within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is in the planning stage as of 21st October 2025, and is following an open procedure method. Potential suppliers should be aware that the procurement is characterised as a planned framework agreement designed to maintain road markings and surfacing across the regions mentioned. Key dates include a future notice expected by 17th November 2025, and the contract period is planned from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in road maintenance and infrastructure projects. The framework agreement encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering a strategic advantage for local businesses looking to expand their services within the public sector. Companies with the capability to provide high-quality, thermoplastic road paint and specialist surfacing will find this project particularly aligned with their expertise. The collaboration among three councils suggests a significant volume of work and potential for long-term partnerships, thus contributing to sustainable business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Superimposed Road Marking, Specialist Surfacing and Studs

Notice Description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council and Wolverhampton City Council have identified a requirement to identify and appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier for the Superimposed Road Markings, Specialist Surfacing (High friction) and Studs within the Borough of Sandwell, Dudley and Wolverhampton City Council which are situated in the West Midlands. The Framework Agreement ("Contract") will be to maintain Superimposed Road Markings, Specialist Surfacing (High friction) and Studs on its highways network. The works information in the Specification sets out the performance requirements for the supplying and laying thermoplastic road paint incorporating solid glass beads. Please note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice. This is not a PIN or call for pre-market engagement/competition. As this is a pipeline notice, there is no guarantee that a tender opportunity will result from this. Should a tender opportunity materialise, further notices will be published in relation to this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d07f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067000-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

45233221 - Road-surface painting work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 4-5 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Michelle Hackwood
Contact Email
michelle_hackwood@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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