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Highways Maintenance and Improvement

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

15 Jul 2026 at 13:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 Jul 2026 at 11:46

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bath & North East Somerset Council is in the planning stage for a significant highways maintenance and improvement project, with the process initiated as a tender. The Council, a public authority within the sub-central government category, is based in Bath, UK. They have announced an Early Market Engagement exercise as part of their reprocurement strategy, aimed at informing the future scope and structure of the Highway Term Maintenance Contract (TMC), expected to commence in April 2029. This engagement phase, scheduled with key activities to be completed by 5th August 2026, seeks feedback on several areas including alternative contract scopes and risk allocation. The procurement focuses on works relating to construction and maintenance services, particularly in region UKK1, with legal proceedings conducted under the 2023 Procurement Act. Future communications about the tender are anticipated by 1st September 2027.

This tender offers a unique growth opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and maintenance services related to roads and infrastructure. SMEs in particular are encouraged to engage and provide insights during this preliminary market engagement phase, as it will help shape a tender that is both manageable and advantageous. The attention given to market feedback implies that businesses with innovative approaches to contract scope, commercial implications, and delivery models could potentially gain a competitive edge. Additionally, suppliers and contractors capable of delivering comprehensive, value-added services in highway maintenance and improvements would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, providing sustainable business growth until at least 2036, with the potential for renewals extending further.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Maintenance and Improvement

Notice Description

Bath & North East Somerset Council ("the Council") is undertaking an Early Market Engagement exercise in advance of the reprocurement of its Highway Term Maintenance Contract (TMC) in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, which is anticipated to commence in April 2029. The purpose of this engagement is to inform the Council's approach to the scope, structure and packaging of the future contract, test market appetite and capacity, understand the commercial and operational implications of potential service delivery models and ensure the future arrangements are attractive to the market, being deliverable and capable of providing value for money. The Council currently delivers a comprehensive highways service through a term maintenance arrangement covering routine and reactive maintenance, planned preventative maintenance, surfacing works, small improvement schemes, drainage, structures and associated highway assets.

Planning Information

As part of its reprocurement strategy, the Council is considering a range of future delivery models. The Council is therefore inviting interested suppliers, contractors and market participants to complete an Early Market Engagement Questionnaire. The questionnaire seeks feedback on: • Market appetite for alternative contract scopes; • Commercial implications of different packaging arrangements; • Delivery and integration risks; • Contract structure and risk allocation; • The future treatment of street lighting services; and • Any other matters that may assist the Council in developing its future procurement strategy. Responses will be used to inform the Council's preferred delivery model, future procurement strategy and the scope and structure of the future contract. The Council may undertake follow-up discussions or clarification meetings with respondents as part of the engagement process. PME exercise can be found on ProContract/Supplying the South West: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/, project ID DN822367 Participation in this engagement exercise is entirely voluntary and is intended solely to assist the Council in understanding market views. This notice and the associated questionnaire do not constitute a call for competition, invitation to tender, or commitment to undertake any procurement. Participation will not confer any advantage in any future procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbe4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066815-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2029 - 31 Mar 2036 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
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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