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title: "Highways Term Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0504e4"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-22"
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# Highways Term Service Contract

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0504e4

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## Summary

Dorset Council is in the planning stages of procuring a new Highways Term Service Contract with an estimated value of £200 million, grossing up to £240 million, intended to commence on 1st April 2027 and potentially spanning 10 years. The contract pertains to structural maintenance and infrastructure projects like highway improvements, harbour walls, and waste transfer stations, although the exact scope is yet to be finalised. Located in the UK region of UKK25, the procurement concerns civil engineering and construction works, identified by CPV codes 45200000 and 45233000. A preliminary market engagement notice was published to solicit feedback from potential suppliers, with submissions due by 12 noon on 6th May 2025, ahead of the full tender release anticipated in March 2026.

This upcoming tender from a public authority like Dorset Council represents a significant opportunity for businesses with capabilities in large-scale construction and highway projects. The Council seeks input on contract processes, incentivisation, and social value, making it an attractive prospect for tier-one contractors with experience in construction and civil engineering. Companies that can offer innovative solutions in infrastructure development will find this project well-suited for business growth. The scale and duration of the contract offer long-term partnership potential, providing stability and opportunities for further expansion within the region's infrastructure sector.

## Notice

Dorset Council is planning to procure a new Highways Term Service Contract. The Contract is due to commence on 1st April 2027 for a proposed 10 year period. The contract is likely to cover structural maintenance and other projects including improvements, harbour walls, waste transfer stations and embankment stabilisation however the final scope is yet to be defined. Dorset Council is not bound by the information provided in this pipeline notice, which could change over time as plans for the procurements become clearer. Dorset Council is not under any obligation to proceed with any procurement that has been specified in this pipeline notice.

### Planning Information

Dorset Council is undertaking early market engagement, with the aim of providing information to and requesting feedback from highway suppliers, about aspects of the Council’s Highway Term Service Contract.
The anticipated value of the proposed new Highways Term Services Contract is £200m over a proposed 10-year period commencing April 2027. Dorset Council is looking for a suitably sized Tier One contractor with extensive experience of large construction and highway projects who can deliver a range of highway maintenance and infrastructure projects.
The Council wishes to seek feedback from the industry in the following specific areas, but would welcome any additional comments also:
- Contract processes
- Incentivisation
- Co-location
- Reciprocal trade
- Social Value
- Flexibility & Responsiveness
The process will involve relevant companies and organisations responding to the market engagement questions provided on the Council’s e-tendering portal - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=36a7fafc-7d1b-f011-8136-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
The deadline for responses is 12 noon on 6th May 2025, (late submissions will not be accepted).
Any clarification questions should be submitted via Supplying the South West Portal no later than 12 noon on 25th April 2025.
It is not a requirement that all sections are completed by all respondents.
Where Dorset Council think further clarification would assist them in informing this process, one-to-one meetings may be necessary with interested organisations who complete and return the questionnaire.
Please be aware that no information submitted will be treated as confidential and may be
disclosed to ensure a level playing field for all participants in any procurement process that
may follow. Additionally, the council will only sign Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) using
its standard terms and conditions if subsequently requested.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025228-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK25 Dorset |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 15:11 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025228-2025
- 17 Apr 2025 at 13:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015926-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025228-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015926-2025
  17th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=36a7fafc-7d1b-f011-8136-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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