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Highways Consultancy support Framework

Blackpool Borough Council

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29 Jun 2026 at 15:31

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12 Jun 2026 at 11:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

11 Jun 2026 at 13:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

14 May 2026 at 07:49

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Blackpool Borough Council is inviting tenders for a Highways Consultancy Support Framework, aimed at appointing three ranked contractors for multiple lots: Highways Design, Strategic Support for Highways & Structures, and Highways Traffic Signal Support. These services are intended to bolster various departments within the council, including the Highways department and the Enterprise Zone. This procurement is set in the UK region UKD42, with an open procurement method under an active tender stage. Important dates include the closing of the enquiry period on 13th July 2026, the tender submission deadline on 20th July 2026, and the anticipated award date on 10th September 2026. The contracts are expected to begin on 12th September 2026 and run potentially until 2030, subject to renewal options. The total gross budget for this procurement is estimated at £4,320,000.

This framework presents significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in civil, structural, environmental, and technical consultancy services, specifically those adept in supporting highways infrastructure and urban traffic management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, offering a chance to engage in ranked framework agreements leading to direct awards or mini-competitions based on specific project demands. By participating, businesses can secure substantial work through call-off contracts, with evaluation criteria heavily focused on quality and innovative approaches, providing a fair platform for experienced service providers to demonstrate their capabilities and competitiveness in delivering value for money solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Consultancy support Framework

Notice Description

Blackpool Council is inviting tenders from potential providers with the relevant experience and technical ability to deliver a multi-disciplinary Consultancy Framework over various disciplines to support the following Council services (not an exhaustive list): Blackpool Council's Highways department, the Enterprise Zone (including Silicon Sands) and Growth and Prosperity department. Blackpool Council is looking to appoint 3 ranked contractors on a framework (per lot) to supply * Lot 1 Highways Design * Lot 2 Strategic Support for Highways & Structures * Lot 3 Highways Traffic Signal Support

Lot Information

Highways Design

Support for, but not limited to, the following: * Design of Highway geometric, public realm and civils design * Traffic Signal design, review, signal configuration * Urban Traffic Management, Urban Traffic Management Control * Options Appraisal Reports * Masterplanning * Transport Modelling * Road Safety Audits * Third party pricing support (Highways surveys Topographical, Grip Tester surveys and GPR surveys) * Support of providing bills of quantities for highway schemes and relevant tender information * Feasibility reporting and optioneering reports with budget costs * Preparation for Pre-construction information as part of CMD requirements * Emerging innovative technologies support * Support for drainage designs * Hostile Vehicle Mitigation support Within this Lot, we may also require roles such as CAD Technician, Principal Engineer, Senior Engineer and Senior Technician to provide support, including but not limited to the following: Preparing drawings Support of management and delivery of resurfacing works ranging from preparing bills of quantities, NEC contracts Tender and evaluation support to provide best value exercises including support of funding applications Reviewing framework options for delivery Preparing legal orders for the necessary legal requirements Liaising with principle contractors on behalf of the authority Assisting in Comms strategy and public engagement and site supervision records to challenge Principle Contractors Assistance in managing and scrutinising the design process to ensure RSA audits and relevant highway standards are acceptable Undertaking site assessments of existing junctions, providing feasibility, service drawings, and option reports for possible improvement works Support of the Traffic Management department providing responses on existing issues and ensuring the road network is meets relevant highway design standards Regular meetings with Highways to ensure all EBF enquiries are kept up to date. Meeting with design consultants to manage the efficient delivery of design work and being able to assist with design and delivery works for section 278 sites Assistance in managing and scrutinising the design process to ensure RSA audits and relevant highway standards are acceptable. Attendance at meetings at public events may be required.

Renewal: Subject to contract performance and budget allocation.

Strategic Support for Highways & Structures

Areas of support may include (but not limited to) * Bridge Asset Management Strategy (BAMS) Update * Review of the existing Bridge Management System * Review of the existing Bridge Stock and its condition * Review of General/Special/Principal Bridge Inspections * Review of Assessments & Structural Reviews * Review of maintenance and replacement programmes * Review of Sites of Engineering Difficulty * Review of BIM progression in terms of collaborative tools such as 3d models, SharePoint, EIR/BEP etc. * Review of resource requirements for business as usual, including training and professional progression for existing staff * Appointment of someone to act internally as Technical Approval Authority (TAA) for Developments and Structural Reviews etc. * Provision of a Bridge Business Plan to detail what is done now and what needs to be developed to meet the needs of the Council both now and in the future * Advise on potential service improvements * Emerging innovative technologies support * Support for pumping station design

Renewal: Subject to contract performance and budget allocation.

Highways Traffic Signal Support

Areas of support may include (but not limited to) * Design and support for ad-hoc highway public realm and civils, drainage * ecology, urban traffic management, urban traffic control * Masterplanning * Transport modelling * Transport planning * Road safety audit services * Engineering services and appropriate support connected with the preparations and management of tenders, contracts and contract management * Day-to-day supervision of projects as directed by the Council * Emerging innovative technologies support

Renewal: Subject to contract performance and budget allocation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06984e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060862-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Sep 2026 - 11 Sep 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
Blackpool Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NB
Postcode Area
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

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