Planning

General Highways Works

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Jan 2026 at 19:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "General Highways Works." This tender involves a framework for various highway construction and maintenance projects, including minor junction improvements, traffic management schemes, and pedestrian crossing facilities, among others. Located in Bradford, United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the "works" category with an overall estimated value of £25,000,000. A preliminary market engagement is scheduled, with relevant engagement milestones due by 21st January 2026. The contracting period for awarded contracts is anticipated to start on 1st May 2026 and end on 30th April 2030. Interested parties should note that a future notice is expected by 29th January 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in highway and civil engineering works, particularly those experienced in construction and maintenance projects. Companies that can offer comprehensive solutions in traffic management, drainage, and roadway refurbishment will find this tender particularly fitting. Medium to large enterprises with the capacity to handle multiple aspects of highway works are well-suited to participate, potentially establishing long-term relationships with a public authority and gaining substantial revenue through a high-value framework agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

General Highways Works

Notice Description

City of Bradford MDC are hosting a pre-market engagement to discuss the upcoming tender for General Highways Works. The work involved under this Framework and any subsequent call-off contracts will comprise of: * General Highway Projects * Minor Highway Maintenance works and. * Small construction schemes of a civil engineering nature including: * minor junction improvements * traffic management schemes * traffic calming * pedestrian crossing facilities * car parks and other parking areas * kerbing * drainage * ducting and associated ground boxes * traffic signal pole installation * signing * footway and carriageway refurbishment; patching, surfacing & paving.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101550&TID=100106785&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060251
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001654-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

45233130 - Construction work for highways

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 years
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
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nikki Morton
Contact Email
nikki.morton@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01274434614

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

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