Tender

Highway Safety Programme Consultancy Service

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2026 at 20:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is actively seeking to engage a Highway Design consultancy for their Highway Safety Programme, focusing on developing schemes that align with Vision Zero and Active Travel agendas. This procurement process falls under the "Highways engineering services" and "Engineering-design services for traffic installations" categories, with a contract value of £120,000. The tender stage commenced on 25 March 2026, with a submission deadline set for 15 April 2026. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically via the Chest e-procurement portal, and the contract is slated to begin on 11 May 2026. Potential bidders should note the contract period extends until 10 May 2027, with the possibility of a 12-month renewal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in highway safety and design consultancy, as it demands expertise in reducing road dangers and prioritising vulnerable road users. Companies with capabilities in sustainable transport network design and innovative traffic installations are well-suited for this contract. Given the open competition procurement method, businesses that can demonstrate strong methodology, social value, and competitive pricing will have the edge, with quality and social value collectively accounting for 70% of the award criteria. This contract can foster growth by potentially extending the firms' market reach and portfolio in delivering effective transport solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highway Safety Programme Consultancy Service

Notice Description

The council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Highway Design consultancy to develop highway schemes that support both the Vision Zero and Active Travel agendas. The appointed consultancy will be expected to provide specialist design expertise that reduces road danger, prioritises vulnerable road users and enables a safer, more accessible, and more sustainable transport network.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract includes an option to extend for a period of up to 12 months beyond the initial term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067464
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027588-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311220 - Highways engineering services

71322500 - Engineering-design services for traffic installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHTON UNDER LYNE
Postcode
OL6 0GS
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Tameside
Electoral Ward
St Peter's
Westminster Constituency
Ashton-under-Lyne

Further Information

Notice Documents

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