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09 Jun 2026 at 10:59

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22 May 2026 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for an extensive Carriageway Resurfacing project titled "Sefton Council HM1- Carriageway Resurfacing," scheduled across various sites within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton. The opportunity, valued at up to £96 million, is under the open procedure as per the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement process, which commenced on 9th June 2026, requires submissions by 3rd July 2026. The chosen contractor will enter into an 8-year contract, initially set for 5 years with the possibility of three additional 1-year extensions based on performance reviews. The scope of work encompasses construction activities like resurfacing, cold planning, utility adjustments, and other maintenance tasks, necessitating compliance with traffic management requirements.

This tender offers substantial growth prospects for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those experienced in roadway maintenance, recycling technologies, and utility servicing. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with innovative approaches to highway and footway maintenance are encouraged to participate, especially those capable of forming collaborative partnerships that can meet the diverse needs of this project. Performance will be closely monitored through KPIs, and successful contractors may enjoy an extended relationship with the council, which could enhance their reputation and broaden their business operations.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a107
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054221-2026
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
9 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Today
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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