---
title: "Highways Major Structures"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050b03"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-24"
---

# Highways Major Structures

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050b03

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## Summary

Somerset Council is in the planning stages of establishing a framework for "Highways Major Structures" within the construction work industry. This procurement process is classified under public authority - sub-central government and applies to the region of UKK23 in the United Kingdom. The proposed framework has a significant valuation of £24,000,000 gross and is set to follow an open procedure method. Key dates include the future notice date on 15th June 2026, with the contract period anticipated from 4th September 2026 to 3rd September 2030. This opportunity is currently under the planningUpdate stage as of 24th March 2026.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses operating within the construction sector, specifically in large infrastructure and highway development projects. Companies with expertise in major structural works and those capable of accommodating frameworks at scale stand to benefit significantly. The open procedure allows for extensive participation, providing a platform for a diverse range of construction and infrastructure firms to compete for a pivotal role in enhancing the regional transport network. Suitability for this tender is likely aligned with contractors experienced in executing substantial projects within the prescribed geographic location and under public sector conditions.

## Notice

Establishment of a framework for Highways Major Structures

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026877-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2026 - 3 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset, TLK23 Somerset CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 14:40 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026877-2026
- 1 May 2025 at 09:04 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018278-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026877-2026
  24th March 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018278-2025
  1st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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