Highway Maintenance Resources Framework_2026

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

26 May 2026 at 18:08

Tender

26 May 2026 at 13:31

Planning

12 Feb 2026 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is actively seeking qualified suppliers for its "Highway Maintenance Resources Framework_2026" project, focusing on highway maintenance services under an NEC4 Framework Contract. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, utilising an open procedure to invite applications. The relevant geographical area is the United Kingdom, with services centered in the Leicester region (UKF22). Important dates include a tender submission deadline on 3rd July 2026 and an anticipated contract start date of 1st August 2026, lasting a maximum of 48 months, with possible extensions extending up to 31st July 2030. Prospective suppliers need to ensure compliance with Leicestershire County Council's requirements and demonstrate the ability to provide additional resources on an ad-hoc basis, valued at a gross maximum of £14,400,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the highways engineering sector, particularly those specialising in maintenance and minor civils works. It is an excellent chance for companies able to supply trained operatives equipped with the necessary vehicles and equipment. The Council's approach to appoint up to five organisations allows for wider participation and competition. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those capable of providing teams of operatives and operated machinery like backhoe loaders, could benefit greatly from the potential growth and stability offered by this framework. The focus on price and quality as award criteria (with a 90% weighting on price) ensures efficient cost management for the Council, while giving suppliers varying competitive advantages.

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Notice Title

Highway Maintenance Resources Framework_2026

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council (the Council) has a directly employed workforce that undertakes highway maintenance works, including: * pothole repairs and/or minor carriageway and footway repairs * repair and/or installation of kerb, edging or channel * repair and/or installation of highway drainage * repair and/or installation of gully grates, manhole covers and other ironwork types * repair and/or installation of brickwork * repair and/or installation of highway fencing * repair and/or installation of cable ducting and associated structures * other minor civils works as necessary Depending on the Council's commitments and/or budget, the Council may require additional resources (operatives, vehicles and equipment) to support its directly employed workforce to undertake the highway maintenance works. The Council is looking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced organisations to an NEC4 Framework Contract (the Contract). Organisations appointed to the Contract must be able to supply suitably trained and experienced highway maintenance operatives with vehicles and equipment to supplement the Council's directly employed workforce, on an ad-hoc basis. From the commencement of the Contract, the Council anticipates a need for: * eight (8) teams of two (2) highway maintenance operatives / 7.5t drop side lorry * two (2) operated backhoe / loader excavators N.B. this is anticipated but not guaranteed and the actual number of teams may fluctuate depending on the Council's commitments and/or budget. All teams will work under the direct instruction and supervision of the Council's employees. The Council will appoint up to five (5) organisations to the Contract. Organisations appointed to the Contract will be the Bidders who score highest in the tender evaluation. The maximum duration of the Contract will be 48 months from commencement. Maximum expenditure through the Contract is PS12,000,000. Rates and Prices submitted by Bidders will be adjusted for inflation on 1st April, 1st July, 1st October and 1st January each year in accordance with Document 2 - Contract Data. The services required are detailed and specified within: * Document 2 - Contract Data * Document 4 - Price List Appointed Contract suppliers will be selected to provide resources in accordance with the selection procedure or quotation procedure as described in Document 2 - Contract Data.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional extensions will be offered subject to the successful Bidders/Suppliers achieving minimum scores for Key Performance Indicators. * Extension 1: 01.08.2028 to 31.07.2029 * Extension 2: 01.08.2029 to 31.07.2030

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064eb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049269-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311220 - Highways engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

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