Planning

Surfacing and Civils Framework

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

31 Mar 2026 at 13:30

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council is inviting tenders for its Surfacing and Civils Framework, aimed at providing surfacing and general civils works across its highways and assets in Blackburn, United Kingdom. This procurement process, currently in the planning stage, follows an open procedure and is divided into four lots covering surfacing works, civils works, cold milling works, and asphalt surface repairs. With a total estimated value of £41,650,000, the contract period is set from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028, with potential extension until 31st July 2030. Interested parties should note the future notice date set for 27th April 2026.

This tender process presents valuable opportunities for businesses, especially those with expertise in construction, foundation, and surface works for highways and roads. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly encouraged to participate as the framework agreement offers a viable chance for growth in the public sector. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality infrastructure works will find it advantageous to compete in this tender, leveraging their expertise to enter or expand within the public works domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Surfacing and Civils Framework

Notice Description

The provision of surfacing and generalised civils works for a very varied portfolio of highways and assets across the borough. The tender will be split into 4 lots: Lot 1 - Surfacing Works Lot 2 - Civils Works Lot 3 - Cold Milling Works Lot 4 - Repairs to Asphalt Surfaces

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067959
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029756-2026
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,650,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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