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Highways Minor Works Framework

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

18 Mar 2026 at 16:18

Tender

29 Oct 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Highways Minor Works Framework procurement process is led by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, focusing on highway maintenance works. This tender involves providing labour, transport, and equipment, subject to the Council's preference on material provision for cost-effectiveness. The procurement stage is at the award phase as of 18 March 2026, following an open competition, and the contract period runs from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2028, with potential extension options up to February 2030. Located in Blackburn, United Kingdom, this opportunity falls under the works industry category and includes key metrics such as performance compliance and safety management.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for construction and groundworks firms, especially small to medium-sized enterprises, given its emphasis on open competition and quality management standards. The council seeks contractors capable of delivering high-quality service, adhering to site standards including safety and traffic management, and contributing to social value. Businesses with robust capabilities in plant operations, construction quality, and public engagement would be ideally positioned to secure and excel within this high-profile framework, receiving subsequent work ranked by performance criteria. Successful bidders will benefit from a potential contract value of up to £4,800,000, fostering long-term business growth and regional presence.

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Notice Title

Highways Minor Works Framework

Notice Description

Blackburn with Darwen 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d673
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024802-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

A J BRETHERTON GROUNDWORKS & PLANT

BETHELL CONSTRUCTION

MULTEVO

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