Planning

Pre Engagement Marketing for Highways

LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

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15 Jan 2026 at 10:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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14 Jan 2026 at 15:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the future re-procurement of its Highways Term Maintenance Contract, which is expected to start in April 2027. This initiative falls under the 'works' industry category, primarily focusing on construction, foundation, and surface works for highways and roads. The procurement stage is presently focused on structured market engagement to gather insights to inform the procurement strategy and contract design. Interested parties are encouraged to participate by submitting their responses via the Croydon Tenders Portal by 2nd February 2026. The total contract value is anticipated to be significant, with gross amounts up to £240 million and focusing on projects within the Croydon area, classified under region UKI62.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses that specialise in highway maintenance and construction work within the London and Southeast regions. With Croydon looking for diverse approaches, including NEC4 contract options and sustainability outcomes, businesses adept in innovative, sustainable solutions and competitive contract execution are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity. The council encourages participation from organisations experienced in delivering similar services and welcomes feedback through the Market Engagement Questionnaire to shape an effective procurement approach. SMEs are considered suitable and are encouraged to register on the council’s e-procurement portal to express interest and potentially expand their business footprint through this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre Engagement Marketing for Highways

Notice Description

The London Borough of Croydon is preparing for the future re-procurement of its Highways Term Maintenance Contract, with a new contract anticipated to commence in April 2027. In advance of tendering, the Council is undertaking a structured market engagement exercise to inform its procurement strategy and contract design. Croydon continues to operate within a financially constrained environment following previous Section 114 notices and remains subject to oversight by the Government's Improvement and Assurance Panel. Highways maintenance is, however, a statutory service and will continue to be funded through approved revenue and capital programmes. The future contract is expected to be procured as a zero-value contract in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations 2023, with works instructed through approved programmes. The Council has not yet determined the final delivery model, commercial structure, performance regime or procurement route. A range of potential approaches is under consideration, including contract packaging, NEC4 contract options, revenue maintenance pricing models, performance management arrangements, digital delivery requirements and sustainability and social value outcomes. To support this process, the Council has issued the attached Market Engagement Questionnaire. The questionnaire has been deliberately structured to gather proportionate, focused feedback from the market on areas where supplier insight can meaningfully inform the development of a deliverable, competitive and compliant procurement approach. It is not a pre-qualification exercise and will not form part of any future tender evaluation. The Council would welcome responses from organisations with experience of delivering highways term maintenance services within London and the wider Southeast. All responses will be treated in confidence and used solely for market analysis and strategy development. To apply for these contracts, you must have first registered on the council's e-procurement portal -https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/. If you require assistance in using the portal please contact the Support Helpdesk by contacting the e-Sourcing Portal Helpdesk:support@in-tend.co.uk or 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065 This pre-market engagement is being carried out in accordance with the Procurement Act rules on Pre-Market Engagement (including Regulation 16). Disclaimer The information in this document is solely for the purposes of a soft market testing exercise, and no representation, warranty, or undertaking is given by the Council as to its accuracy or completeness, and the Council accepts no liability in relation to it. The Council reserves the right to, at its discretion: (a) to change this document and/or the process for the soft market testing exercise, (b) to proceed or not with a subsequent procurement. Any subsequent procurement will be separate. Neither participation (or otherwise) in this exercise nor any information supplied will advantage or disadvantage any person in such procurement. No expense in responding to soft market testing will be reimbursed by the Council. The Council will not treat as confidential any information submitted in response to the Exercise, and respondents should note that the Council is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and may be obliged to disclose responses under that Act. Please submit your completed questionnaire by 2nd February 2026 via the Council's procurement portal. If you have any queries regarding this market engagement exercise or require clarification on the questionnaire, please contact: Oscar Akintoye, Head of Highways and Traffic, Highways Services London Borough of Croydon Email: Oscar.akintoye@croydon.gov.uk The Council appreciates the time and expertise required to respond to this exercise and thanks you in advance for your contribution to shaping the future of Croydon's highways service.

Planning Information

The Opportunity is available on the Croydon Tenders Portal please submit your response to the questionnaire on the portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003391-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

45233130 - Construction work for highways

45233131 - Construction work for elevated highways

45233210 - Surface work for highways

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Apr 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2037 Over 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON
Contact Name
Matthew Devan
Contact Email
matthew.devan@croydon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI62 Croydon
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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