Planning

York Outer Ring Road

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 08:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council is entering the planning stages for a public procurement process related to the major infrastructure works on the York Outer Ring Road. This project falls under the construction work industry category and is situated in the region of UKE21 in the United Kingdom. The procurement method chosen is an open procedure, highlighting its goal to encourage broad participation. The total estimated value of the contract is £48 million, with works beginning in June 2027 and concluding by the end of May 2029. Potential bidders should pay attention to a future notice date planned for the end of January 2027, which will provide further details as part of the contract communication process.

This procurement opportunity can provide substantial business growth for construction firms capable of managing significant infrastructure projects. Companies with a strong track record in delivering complex construction works, particularly those experienced with high-value contracts, will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this project allows businesses to enhance their portfolio with government-backed infrastructure work, potentially opening doors to additional phases of the ring road development or similar future projects. This tender is ideal for firms seeking to expand their footprint in the public sector and contribute to prominent regional development initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

York Outer Ring Road

Notice Description

City of York Council will be procuring a contractor to deliver major infrastructure works on York Outer Ring Road. Whilst the work will cover one initial phase, which the contract value has been based upon for this notice, there may be the opportunity to undertake further phases of work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a053
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047528-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 31 May 2029 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
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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