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05 May 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, in collaboration with Torfaen County Borough Council, is seeking bids for a Term Service Contract for Carriageway Markings. This tender involves road marking services across the regions of Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen, with a scope encompassing planning through to execution. The contract is scheduled to commence on 30 June 2026, with a term of three years and an option for a two-year extension, subject to annual reviews. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the deadline for bid submissions set for 4 June 2026. Interested parties should note the open competition procurement method employed, classified under the industry categories of road markings and surface work for highways.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in roadwork services, particularly those with experience in carriageway marking. The open competition format and detailed quality and pricing evaluation criteria mean that SMEs and VCSEs are well-positioned to compete. The total contract value is estimated at £480,000, highlighting a substantial investment in regional infrastructure. Businesses with strengths in traffic management and material selection for road projects are particularly suited to benefit from this contract, leveraging the chance to establish a partnership with two active public authorities in the Welsh region.

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Notice Title

Term Service Contract for Carriageway Markings in Blaenau Gwent & Torfaen

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") relates to a three-year contract (with the option to extend for 2 years at 12 month intervals reviewable on an annual basis) for the provision of road marking services within the boundaries of the federated authorities of Blaenau Gwent County borough council and Torfaen County borough council. The Lead Authority is tendering on behalf of both authorities . The contractor will be required to assist Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen County Borough Councils in the planning stages (co-ordination, traffic management) as well as offering expertise in respect of material choose to achieve desired results. At the conclusion of the procurement exercise, it is the Council's intention to award a Contract for the road markings within Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen to a minimum of 3 contractors for 3 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 years extension to be reviewed upon an annual basis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041146-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34922100 - Road markings

45233210 - Surface work for highways

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2029 3-4 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
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
Additional Buyers

Torfaen County Borough Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EBBW VALE
Postcode
NP23 6DN
Postcode Area
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Blaenau Gwent
Electoral Ward
Ebbw Vale South
Westminster Constituency
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney

Further Information

Notice Documents

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