Planning

Major Road Networks Construction

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 15:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council is the buying organisation for the upcoming procurement process titled "Major Road Networks Construction", which falls under the industry category of construction work for highways and roads. This project, located in the region of UKK41, is currently in the planning stage. The procurement involves appointing a contractor for the construction of the highway and associated works, with a planned contract period from 1st June 2027 to 1st May 2032. The procurement process follows UK legal regulations, specifically the legal basis 2023/54, and is planned to publish a future notice by 1st April 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction, as it is valued at approximately £40 million and is aimed at enhancing major road infrastructures. Companies with expertise in highway and road construction are well-suited to compete, particularly those with experience in large-scale projects. Given the scale and complexity of the works, this contract offers a substantial opportunity for business growth, allowing firms to showcase their operational capacities and expand their portfolios within the public sector. Interested businesses should prepare to engage with the procurement process ahead of the upcoming notice and commencement dates.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Major Road Networks Construction

Notice Description

Appointment of contractor to construct the highway and associated works for the MRN scheme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a204
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048183-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

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 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 202711 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 1 May 2032 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
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK41 Plymouth
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Further Information

Notice Documents

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