Planning

Highways Maintenance

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 15:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Wolverhampton Council has initiated a planning stage for a Highways Maintenance contract covering network safety, management, operations, and development. This procurement process falls under the industry category of "Highway maintenance work" and is planned for the region of UKG39, United Kingdom. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, with above-threshold requirements set for the works category. Key dates to note include a future notice date set for 1st September 2026, while the contract period is scheduled from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2032. As the current stage is in planning, interested parties should prepare for the upcoming tenders.

This Highways Maintenance tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those capable of handling consolidated maintenance services, to expand within the public sector. With the procurement method being open and guidelines suggesting suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it is particularly advantageous for SMEs aiming to establish or strengthen their position in public works contracts. Enterprises focusing on infrastructure and highway maintenance will find this tender process particularly suited to their expertise, offering ample room for business growth over the contract's duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Maintenance

Notice Description

City of Wolverhampton Council has a requirement for a consolidated highways maintenance contract, including network safety, network management, highways operations and network development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a22a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048241-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233139 - Highway maintenance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 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
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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