Tender

Highways Minor Works Framework

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Oct 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, involves an open tender for the establishment of a "Highways Minor Works Framework." This tender, active under UKPGA 2023/54, aims to secure contractors for highway maintenance works within the United Kingdom. Contractors are invited to submit proposals by 1st December 2025, with the inquiry period closing on 21st November 2025. The procurement process is classified under the highway maintenance industry category and necessitates an open competition below the specified threshold.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are adept in offering labour, transport, and plant services for highway maintenance. With a projected framework value of £4,320,000 gross, there is significant potential for contractors specializing in providing equipment and operative services. The evaluation criteria are weighted towards price (45%), quality (40%), and social value (15%), ensuring a competitive yet equitable selection process. The initial contract period spans from March 2026 to February 2028, with possible extensions, allowing substantial revenue streams and long-term partnerships for businesses within the infrastructure and construction sector. Businesses can benefit by registering through the submission portal provided by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Minor Works Framework

Notice Description

Blackburn with Darwen Council ("The Council") invite contractors to submit proposals and prices / rates for the establishment of a "highways minor works framework" as part of its highway maintenance function that includes providing labour, transport, plant with operative, plant only and equipment. Materials are expected to be provided by the Council except when it is more cost effective for the contractor to obtain them.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d673
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069463-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Luke Smith
Contact Email
luke.smith@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

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