--- title: "Highway Winter Maintenance Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-10f4c48b-c242-4334-82cf-dd3f52ab7ecf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10f4c48b-c242-4334-82cf-dd3f52ab7ecf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10f4c48b-c242-4334-82cf-dd3f52ab7ecf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10f4c48b-c242-4334-82cf-dd3f52ab7ecf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-08-02" --- # Highway Winter Maintenance Contract Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10f4c48b-c242-4334-82cf-dd3f52ab7ecf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10f4c48b-c242-4334-82cf-dd3f52ab7ecf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10f4c48b-c242-4334-82cf-dd3f52ab7ecf.json) ## Summary The Reading Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Highway Winter Maintenance Contract", a significant procurement in the highway maintenance industry. This initiative is part of their planning process, with documents accessible via their e-tendering portal. The deadline for submitting expressions of interest is set for 22nd August 2022 at 12:00, while the contract will commence on 1st November 2022 and run until 31st October 2025. The total estimated contract value is £750,000, and the service is to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically from Reading (postal code RG1 2LU). This tender presents an excellent opportunity for local construction and maintenance companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with expertise in highway upkeep, winter maintenance, or general construction services will find this contract aligns with their capabilities. By participating in this procurement process, eligible organisations can expand their portfolios, enhance service offerings, and establish long-term contracts with a valuable public authority. ## Notice Reading Borough council are completing a ITT exercise for the provision of Highway Winter Maintenance Contract - The Specification for the works is the Highways Agency Specification for Highway Works (SHW) published in 1998 including all subsequent amendments. The Specification also comprises the numbered appendices in this document and is to be read in conjunction with Contract Drawings listed in Appendix 0/4 and the Conditions of Contract. The Specification and this document form part of the Contract Documents. Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the 'My Tenders' area of this website by selecting the 'View Details' button for the project. Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 22.08.2022 12:00. Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal. Additional information: Organisations interested in expressing an interest in this procurement should download the procurement documents which are available on the Council's e-tendering ortal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home and complete as instructed. The Portal is free of charge - to register please follow the supplier registration guidance which is available on the Portal. Contractors wishing to be considered for this tendering opportunity must complete the tender documents and return them electronically via the Council's e-tendering portal. Please note: you must register your interest via the Council's e-tendering portal if you intend to submit a tender. All communications regarding this procurement exercise will be conducted through the Council's e-tendering portal including requests for clarifications or general enquiries. The procurement documents will be available for download up until the closing time and date for tender submissions; it is the organisation's responsibility to ensure that they download the documents in ample time to ensure that they can be completed and returned electronically, along with supporting documents, prior to the closing time and date stipulated. Before completing the tender, Bidders should ensure that the e-mail address that has been used to register their organisation will be checked regularly, as the Council's e-tendering system will generate automatic notifications to this e-mail address when there are updates, changes or messages sent relating to the project. Bidders should also check that their organisation's details are correct and kept up to date. Technical questions and assistance regarding the use and operation of the Portal should be addressed to the In-Tend Help Desk - e-mail: support@in-tend.co.uk, telephone number +44 8442728810. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/557800d4-181a-46ab-9606-2af6d4418ce4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BERKSHIRE | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 2LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45233139 - Highway maintenance work ## Release History - 2 Aug 2022 at 09:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/557800d4-181a-46ab-9606-2af6d4418ce4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/557800d4-181a-46ab-9606-2af6d4418ce4 2nd August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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