Planning

Procurement for Highways

LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

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Planning

15 Jan 2026 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon is preparing for the procurement of the Highways Term Maintenance Contract, which is crucial for managing highway infrastructure. This contract, anticipated to commence in April 2027, is currently in the planning phase, with a structured market engagement exercise underway to refine the procurement strategy and contract design. The council is operating within financial constraints and remains under government oversight, yet the maintenance of highways is a statutory obligation supported by approved funding sources. The procurement method and final delivery model are under consideration, with potential approaches including various contract packaging and digital delivery requirements. The procurement process itself will be aligned with the Public Procurement Regulations 2023, and invitations to tender will be issued subsequent to the planning phase, with the next notice date set for 14 April 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the highway construction and maintenance sector, particularly for those specialising in services ranging from surface work, flood-prevention, to highways consultancy and engineering services. The anticipated zero-value contract model implies that all work will be instructed as needed, allowing businesses the flexibility to engage in projects commensurate with their capacity and expertise. With a substantial contract value estimated at £240 million gross, this opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of adhering to sustainability and social value standards. Companies with proficiency in NEC4 contract options, performance management, and innovative digital solutions will be well-positioned to compete in this dynamic procurement endeavour.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003515-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


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

45233139 - Highway maintenance work

45233210 - Surface work for highways

45246400 - Flood-prevention works

45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71311220 - Highways engineering services

90620000 - Snow-clearing services

90630000 - Ice-clearing services

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
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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