Planning

Intermediate and Major Works Contractor Framework

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 14:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Intermediate and Major Works Contractor Framework", aimed at executing major civil engineering works and infrastructure projects within Highways and Transportation and City Development sectors. This procurement, categorised under the construction industry with a specific focus on highways, has an estimated value of £720 million gross (£600 million net). The procurement process, initiated as a planned tender, is part of a framework agreement set to commence on 1st September 2027 and conclude on 31st August 2031. Interested parties should anticipate future notices by 1st December 2026. The initiative, governed by the legal framework set out under UK legislation 2023/54, is anticipated to open opportunities for businesses located in the United Kingdom, particularly those with expertise in public works and construction sectors.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering, infrastructure development, and construction, particularly those capable of delivering large-scale projects such as highway construction and city development. Companies with a proven track record in framework agreements will find this project well-suited to their capabilities, given its substantial scale and long-term nature. Businesses that can offer competitive expertise in executing complex infrastructure projects are well-positioned to benefit from this framework, strengthening their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Intermediate and Major Works Contractor Framework

Notice Description

The framework will be used to deliver major civil engineering works and infrastructure projects across Highways and Transportation and City Development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069de2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046568-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233130 - Construction work for highways

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2031 4-5 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
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

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