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title: "TC056 - Highways Support Framework"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-11"
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# TC056 - Highways Support Framework

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80c55c12-9e05-4378-87f4-c320b9793987

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## Summary

Manchester City Council has completed the procurement process for "TC056 - Highways Support Framework," aiming to enhance its Highways Maintenance Service through minor civil engineering works across Manchester's 33 wards. This tender, classified under CPV code 45200000, encompasses comprehensive highways support services including kerbing, signing, lining, and modular works. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the tender reached the award stage on 9th June 2025, with four successful contractors appointed: Argyle North West Construction Limited, Dowhigh Limited, J Hopkins (Contractors) Ltd, and Rosgal Limited. The contract period is set to run from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2027, with the possibility of extension for two additional years, offering a total contract value of £20 million.

This framework presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to engage in civil engineering works within the region. With an emphasis on infrastructure maintenance and development, companies with expertise in modular construction and reactive service provision will find this tender particularly advantageous. The selection of four diverse contractors demonstrates an inclusive approach, providing SMEs the chance to expand their footprint and take on larger-scale projects within Manchester's urban environment.

## Notice

The Highways Support framework is to support the Councils Highways Maintenance Service with Minor Civil Engineering works. The Council wishes to have provided highways support services (relating to comprehensive and reactive service to the highways network across the 33 wards of Manchester including kerbing, signing, lining, and all modular works) under framework agreement arrangements with a panel of contractors on a non-exclusive basis. The framework period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years. The council intends to appoint 4 contractors to the framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48868e4c-6028-404f-b160-6e7809d46019 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ARGYLE NORTH WEST CONSTRUCTION; DOWHIGH; J HOPKINS (CONTRACTORS; ROSGAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2025 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48868e4c-6028-404f-b160-6e7809d46019
- 24 Jan 2025 at 11:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5de4152e-c172-4ddb-8a90-f8185db6c8b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48868e4c-6028-404f-b160-6e7809d46019
  11th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5de4152e-c172-4ddb-8a90-f8185db6c8b3
  24th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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