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title: "Highway Works Contract"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-11-15"
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# Highway Works Contract

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-860b4bfb-e872-40cd-97cf-7e6f594e3934

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council is currently undertaking a procurement process for a Highway Works Contract, which is classified under highway maintenance work. This tender is part of a broader construction initiative aimed at delivering essential infrastructure services, including capital footway, drainage, and junction improvements across the East of England. The tender period is set to close on 17th December 2021, with the total contract value estimated at £35 million, and a minimum contract value of £21 million. This contract will commence on 27th June 2022 and is expected to extend until 26th June 2025. The procurement is being conducted via a selective, restricted procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those experienced in highway works and maintenance. Companies involved in surface work, drainage systems, and related construction activities will find this an advantageous procurement to enter. The emphasis on qualified and experienced contractors means that both large firms and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) may participate, making it a valuable opportunity for diverse businesses in the construction sector to expand their portfolios and contribute to local infrastructure development.

## Notice

The Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Contractors for its Highway Works Contract. The Highway Works contract will be used to deliver the capital footway, drainage, structures and integrated transport programmes, including junction improvements and other major highway works projects as and when needed throughout the life of the Contract. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/632aca20-1b6d-432c-bb52-f5801fb0d6f5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2022 - 26 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ENGLAND |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads
- 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads
- 45233130 - Construction work for highways
- 45233131 - Construction work for elevated highways
- 45233139 - Highway maintenance work
- 45233220 - Surface work for roads

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2021 at 16:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/632aca20-1b6d-432c-bb52-f5801fb0d6f5
- 15 Nov 2021 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/632aca20-1b6d-432c-bb52-f5801fb0d6f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/632aca20-1b6d-432c-bb52-f5801fb0d6f5
  15th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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