Planning

Highways surface dressing framework

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Apr 2026 at 13:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Highways Surface Dressing Framework. This opportunity, published on 2 April 2026, seeks the provision of surface dressing works on highways within the UKD41 region in Blackburn, United Kingdom. The procurement follows an open competition method and is classified under public authority - sub-central government. The expected contract period starts from 1 October 2026 and may extend until 30 September 2030, with renewal options available. Framework agreements are included under the legal basis set by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in highway surface work, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criterion. With a total expected value of 4,800,000 GBP, this framework offers a promising market for businesses capable of delivering durable and efficient road dressing solutions. Engaging in such contracts can aid those businesses in expanding their operations, fostering strategic partnerships, and enhancing their portfolio of government work within the infrastructure sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways surface dressing framework

Notice Description

Framework agreement for the provision of highways dressing work

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067bfc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030979-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233210 - Surface work for highways

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 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
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Contact Email
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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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