Tender

Major Roads-Carriageway Resurfacing Works Contract 2026-2027

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 May 2026 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

Reading Borough Council is initiating a public procurement process for the "Major Roads-Carriageway Resurfacing Works Contract 2026-2027." The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, involves significant road resurfacing works such as traffic management, removal and disposal, surfacing, and road marking. This open competition is directed at businesses capable of undertaking substantial surface work for roads, including dual and single carriageway construction. The contract is situated in Reading, UKJ11 region, and the tender submission period closes on 24th June 2026 at 16:00 BST. The main procurement category is works, with a total contract value estimated at £1,320,000, and the project is scheduled to begin on 10th August 2026 and conclude by 9th August 2027.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in road construction and resurfacing to expand their portfolios and participate in large-scale public works within the United Kingdom. Companies with a proven track record in traffic management, utility management, and drainage systems would find this contract particularly relevant. The open procurement method ensures that businesses of varying sizes can compete on a fair platform, fostering opportunities for growth and collaboration within the infrastructure development sector.

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Notice Title

Major Roads-Carriageway Resurfacing Works Contract 2026-2027

Notice Description

Major Roads - Carriageway Resurfacing Works including: i) Traffic Management ii) Removal and Disposal iii) Existing Utility and Drainage Covers iv) Surfacing v) Road Markings vi) Existing Drainage

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a733
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050124-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233220 - Surface work for roads

45233223 - Carriageway resurfacing works

45233224 - Dual carriageway construction work

45233225 - Single carriageway construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

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