Highways Term Maintenance HM4 - Signs, Nameplates and Guardrails

SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jun 2026 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking contractors for its "Highways Term Maintenance HM4 - Signs, Nameplates and Guardrails" project in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the construction and maintenance services industry categories, with works including the supply, installation, and maintenance of street nameplates, traffic signs, and pedestrian guardrails. This open tender process, compliant with the UK Procurement Act 2023, includes an 8-year contract starting 2nd November 2026, incorporating a 5-year initial term with potential for three one-year extensions, depending on performance. Key dates include the enquiry period closing on 14th July 2026 and the tender submission ending on 21st July 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and maintenance sector, particularly SMEs capable of delivering innovative solutions. The tender process encourages competition with a focus on price, quality, and social value, indicating a balanced opportunity for companies to demonstrate strengths in these areas. With a substantial contract value and long-term engagement potential, this tender is well-suited for firms specializing in municipal infrastructure works, fostering the possibility of partnerships and collaborative approaches in enhancing the borough's transport safety and signage infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Highways Term Maintenance HM4 - Signs, Nameplates and Guardrails

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. General Description 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 include the supply, installation, maintenance, replacement, and removal of: - Street nameplates - Traffic signs (including associated posts, foundations and, where applicable, electrical connections) - Pedestrian guardrail and vehicle restraint systems

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Anything directly related to the works required

Renewal: 3 x 12 month extension options available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058946-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,936,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,936,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

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

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