Tender

PLACE972H A6 Matlock to Whatstandwell Highway Retaining Wall Maintenance Works (Lots 7&9)

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 11:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is conducting an open procurement process for highway retaining wall maintenance works on the A6 route from Matlock to Whatstandwell. The tender, designated as PLACE972H and classified under the construction work industry category, involves two separate packages: the construction of a dry-stone buttress and the installation of ground anchors. The procurement, guided by the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract, Option A, is currently at the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 23 January 2026. The maintenance works are set to commence on 27 February 2026 and conclude by 31 March 2026. Located within the UKF1 region, these projects present a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in construction works.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to expand their portfolios by engaging in high-value, public sector construction projects. With a contract value of £499,000 excluding VAT, and a focus on technical competency as the award criteria, firms equipped with expertise in structural repairs and possessing the necessary technical qualifications can significantly benefit. Furthermore, Derbyshire County Council's initiative to sustain local infrastructure demonstrates the ongoing demand for construction professionals capable of delivering robust solutions for public works, paving the way for growth and long-term collaboration within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLACE972H A6 Matlock to Whatstandwell Highway Retaining Wall Maintenance Works (Lots 7&9)

Notice Description

Derbyshire County Council (DCC) is inviting bids for two separate structural wall repair work packages: one involving the construction of a dry-stone buttress and the other involving the installation of ground anchors. Each works package will be issued under its own contract, in accordance with the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract, Option A (Lump Sum).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f78e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083710-2025
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£499,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£499,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
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

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