Tender

Sefton Council HM1- Carriageway Resurfacing

SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 11:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a public procurement process aimed at selecting a contractor for the "Sefton Council HM1- Carriageway Resurfacing" project. This tender falls under the construction work category and is geographically focused on multiple sites within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, United Kingdom. The procurement will be conducted using an open procedure as defined by the Procurement Act 2023, and the tendering process is currently in the active stage, with important deadlines including the tender period closing on 26 June 2026, and the award decision expected by 24 August 2026. The proposed contract is valued at £80 million, with an option for up to £96 million gross, spanning an initial five years with potential extensions of up to three additional years based on performance. The project's scope includes various road maintenance and improvement tasks, such as carriageway resurfacing and drainage improvements, offering a significant opportunity for eligible firms.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for construction firms, particularly those experienced in highway maintenance and innovative service delivery. As the contract allows for partnerships between suppliers, SMEs with expertise in construction, traffic management, or materials design could benefit from collaborative approaches. Key performance metrics will play a critical role in contract extensions, introducing potential for long-term engagement. Businesses focusing on sustainability and resourcefulness in material reuse and recycling may find a competitive edge. Given the emphasis on quality and social value in the award criteria, enterprises that demonstrate high safety standards, robust community engagement, and superior infrastructure solutions are well-positioned to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sefton Council HM1- Carriageway Resurfacing

Notice Description

The Council has not undertaken preliminary market engagement in accordance with Sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023, having assessed that it was not required for the nature and scope of this procurement. The Contract will be tendered using the open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. It is proposed to procure an 8-year contract, consisting of an initial 5-year period followed by a maximum of 3 x 1-year extensions which will be offered following a satisfactory performance review (in line with agreed KPI's), The Council is open to considering innovative methods of delivery including partnerships between suppliers. The work will be at separate sites described in the Task Orders, located anywhere within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton. Anticipated works type to be undertaken under the proposed contract: * Carriageway Resurfacing * Cold Planning, reusing, recycling and disposing of arisings * Adjustment and replacement of Utility Company chamber covers and frames * General footway and carriageway works, including patching, repair, reconstruction and refurbishment * Reinstatement and replacement of Road markings and road studs * Drainage improvements, including (but not limited to) road Gully and Pipework Replacement * Public information exercises and advance notice of any works, including stakeholder engagement and communications (e.g. leafleting, press notices to be agreed with the Service Manager). * Confined Space Entry * Implementation and Monitoring of all Traffic Management requirements, compliance with Traffic Management Act noticing requirements. * Utility searches as and when required * The Services include the design of proprietary materials, products, or methodologies where required to Provide the Services. * Site investigations including drainage CCTV investigations and road coring. The Council will use Key Performance Indicators to monitor the successful bidder's performance throughout the duration of the contract. The performance of the contractor will be used to determine whether an extension is offered at the end of the initial 5-year period. Participation in this tendering process which seeks to result in securing one contractor to provide the necessary Highway and Footway Maintenance HM1 Carriageway Resurfacing in no way guarantees the successful tenderer any given volume of work over the duration of the contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a107
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047807-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2033-03-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7AE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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