Planning

Highways Structures Urgent & Minor Works Framework 2027

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Mar 2026 at 14:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Somerset Council focuses on the upcoming Highways Structures Urgent & Minor Works Framework 2027, targeting construction work in the Somerset Council area, specifically within the UKK23 region of the United Kingdom. The current stage is planning, with a significant communication milestone set for 1st September 2026. The framework, valued at £12 million net and £14.4 million gross, is to begin on 1st February 2027 and conclude on 31st January 2031. This open procurement procedure falls above the threshold and anticipates the engagement of a single supplier capable of managing urgent and minor highway structure works.

Businesses specialising in construction, particularly small and medium enterprises, are well-positioned to benefit from participating in this tender. The framework offers substantial growth opportunities by providing a consistent demand for construction services over a four-year period. The procurement method fosters competitive bidding under an open procedure, enabling diverse companies to tender for the contract. Somerset Council's commitment to an inclusive and transparent procurement process encourages innovation and broad participation, potentially opening doors for businesses seeking long-term contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Structures Urgent & Minor Works Framework 2027

Notice Description

Single Supplier Framework for the provision of Urgent & Minor Works to Highways Structures in the Somerset Council area.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026899-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 4-5 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

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