Planning

Highways Specialist Supplier Framework

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Jun 2026 at 14:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "Highways Specialist Supplier Framework." This initiative focuses on the procurement of services under the categories of ground investigation, non-destructive testing for street lighting, and ecological assessments, with an estimated total spend of £1.92 million over four years. The services are to be delivered in the UKK13 region, covering various counties such as Gloucestershire. The procurement method involves a framework agreement, and businesses have the opportunity to provide feedback by 24th June 2026. Future notices regarding the tender are expected by 10th July 2026, with services commencing on 1st November 2026.

This tender opens up potential growth avenues for businesses specialising in engineering, technical inspection services, and ecological consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in ground investigation, non-destructive testing, or ecology services are particularly well-suited to participate in this framework, given the nature and scope of the activities involved. The framework agreement provides a structured opportunity for businesses to engage in significant public sector work over a multi-year period, offering stability and the chance to expand their service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Specialist Supplier Framework

Notice Description

We are keen to seek feedback from the market on our plans to procure a Specialist Services Framework for Highways related services. The Lots we are planning to include are: Lot 1 - Ground Investigation Services; estimated spend of PS600k over 4 years Lot 2 - Non-Destructive testing services for Street Lighting; estimated spend of PS550k over 4 years Lot 3 - Ecology services; estimated spend of PS450k over 4 years. These values are based on previous use and may change at tender stage. Scope of Works: Lot 1 - Ground Investigation Services; Including intrusive activities comprising excavation of trial trenches, excavation of hand dug inspection pits, handheld dynamic sampled boreholes and rotary coring. Geotechnical sampling, in-situ and laboratory testing, and the production of a factual report, with associated AGS file, will be required. Surveying of grid coordinates and ground levels to Ordnance Survey grid and datum, Traffic Management. Lot 2 - Non-Destructive testing services for Street Lighting; An annual programme of Non Destructive Testing (NDT) and visual inspections of individual street lighting assets, that align with the advice found in The Institute of Lighting Professionals Technical Report 22- Managing a Vital Assets: Lighting Supports and The Institute of Lighting Professionals, Guidance Note 22, Asset Management Toolkit, Minor Structures (ATOMS). Lot 3 - Ecology services. Ecological procedural method of working, Ecological Desktop screening, Habitat Regs Assessment Stage 1 (Screening), Ecological Clerk of Works, Construction Ecological Management Plan, Surveys: Bat emergence, Bat roost assessments, White clawed crayfish, Otters, Water voles, Reptile, Dormouse, Fish (Recue), Nesting Birds, Willow Tree, Crayfish eDNA sampling. In the attachments are some questions we have selected that we hope can improve the tender process for all parties. A response isn't mandatory, but we would appreciate any input you can provide. The list is not exhaustive so please provide any other comments you feel would be beneficial. We would like to receive your feedback by 12 noon on Wednesday 24th June 2026. Please provide your response using the attachment provided. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2c99128a-9865-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

Planning Information

In the attachments on Procontract are some questions we have selected that we hope can improve the tender process for all parties. A response isn't mandatory, but we would appreciate any input you can provide. The list is not exhaustive so please provide any other comments you feel would be beneficial. We would like to receive your feedback by 12 noon on Wednesday 24th June 2026. Please provide your response using the attachment provided. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2c99128a-9865-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b34f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055376-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

71300000 - Engineering services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

71632200 - Non-destructive testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY 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
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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