Tender

BwDBC Surfacing and Civils Framework 2026

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

06 May 2026 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has initiated an open tender process for the "BwDBC Surfacing and Civils Framework 2026," focusing on construction, foundation, and surface works for highways and roads. This tender, under the industry category "works," involves multiple lots, including surfacing, civils, cold milling, and repairs to asphalt surfaces. The procurement covers the Blackburn with Darwen area in the UK, specifically in the region UKD41. The tender process is currently active, with important dates including the tender submission deadline on 10 June 2026, and the anticipated award period ending on 29 June 2026. The procurement is managed as a framework agreement, offering options with or without further competition for different lots.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in highway construction and road surface maintenance. The open procurement method allows wide participation for suppliers who meet the required quality and social value standards. Businesses specialising in surfacing, civil engineering, and asphalt repairs will find this framework particularly advantageous due to the structured procurement process and substantial budget of up to £59,999,999.99. Additionally, the tender's framework structure allows contractors to aim for multiple lots, further enhancing their market reach and potential for securing long-term contracts.

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Notice Title

BwDBC Surfacing and Civils Framework 2026

Notice Description

Lot 1 - Surfacing Lot 2 - Civils Lot 3 - Cold Milling Lot 4 - Repairs to Asphalt Surfaces

Lot Information

Surfacing

Highways Surfacing across Blackburn with Darwen.

Renewal: 2 x 12-month optional extension periods.

Civils

Civils Works throughout Blackburn with Darwen.

Renewal: 2 x 12-month optional extensions.

Cold Milling

Cold Milling works throughout Blackburn with Darwen.

Renewal: 2 x 12-month optional extension periods.

Repairs to Asphalt Surfaces

Repairs to Asphalt Surfaces throughout Blackburn with Darwen.

Renewal: 2 x 12-month optional extension periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0692a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041621-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
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

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