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title: "CP2608-24 Highways Term Maintenance Contract"
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# CP2608-24 Highways Term Maintenance Contract

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0518a0

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## Summary

Devon County Council is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of a new Highways Term Maintenance Contract, identified as CP2608-24. This procurement falls under the "works" category and is intended to serve the UK's South West region (UKK43) from April 2029 to March 2036, with a possible extension until 2043. The process involves a structured four-phase Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) designed to ensure robust market input into contract development. Key dates include an online PME launch event on 30 April 2026, a questionnaire deadline of 11 May 2026, face-to-face discussions on 19-20 May 2026, and an update to the market in July 2026. The Council employs a competitive flexible procedure for this procurement, aiming to award the contract by 2028.

This extensive project offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in highway maintenance, particularly those capable of acting as Tier 1 or Prime Contractors. The anticipated contract value is approximately £65 million annually, presenting a lucrative opportunity for companies involved in construction, engineering, and maintenance services. The procurement aims to foster innovation and encourage collaborative partnerships that align with environmental and social goals, such as carbon reduction and community value. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and exhibit collaborative and resilient practices will find a competitive edge in securing this long-term relationship with Devon County Council.

## Notice

Devon County Council (DCC) is undertaking a programme of Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) ahead of an upcoming procurement for a new NEC4 Term Service Contract for highway maintenance services. Contract award is anticipated in 2028, with a contracted start of services on 1st April 2029. The current arrangement expires on 31 March 2029, and the Authority intends to put in place a future-focused, value-driven contract that supports safe, resilient and sustainable highway operations across Devon, both now and for the long term. This early engagement builds on feedback from previous market engagement, which is actively informing our emerging Contract Strategy. The purpose of this PME is to better understand market capacity, current innovations, risks and opportunities, and to help shape a procurement and contract structure that is fair, competitive and genuinely attractive to the market. Background DCC manages the largest highway network of any local authority in England, supporting residents, businesses and visitors across a uniquely varied geography. The network spans two national parks, two coastlines, remote rural communities and growing urban centres, presenting both opportunity and challenge for the delivery of highway maintenance services. The performance of the next contract will play a critical role in maintaining the safety, reliability and resilience of this network, while also helping the Council respond to wider pressures such as climate change, evolving customer expectations, workforce sustainability and the need to deliver long-term value for money. DCC is therefore seeking a delivery partner that can work with us in a collaborative, transparent and innovative way, recognising that strong outcomes will be achieved through long-term partnership rather than transactional contracting. The Authority is therefore seeking a solution that: -supports safe, reliable, and responsive services for residents, businesses and the travelling public -strengthens value for money and long-term affordability -unlocks efficiencies and delivers "more for less" through smarter ways of working -maximises performance through collaborative behaviours and shared ownership of outcomes -enables innovation and continuous improvement across the supply chain -contributes to DCC's broader economic, environmental and social priorities, including carbon reduction and social value The indicative annual contract value is in the region on PS65 million. DCC is looking to establish a long-term relationship however the duration of the contract is yet to be determined. Vision DCC is committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective and resilient highway maintenance services. Through this procurement, we aim to: -appoint a Tier 1 delivery partner to establish a long-term, collaborative "win-win" partnership aligned with ISO 44001 principles. -deliver economic, environmental and wider social benefits for communities across Devon. -create the conditions for continuous improvement, innovation, and modernisation throughout the life of the contract. -support consistency, efficiency and resilience and access for Tier 2 supply providers. We look forward to engaging with the market as we shape this important contract. Your insight and experience will help inform a procurement and contractual model that is deliverable, collaborative, innovative and aligned with the long-term needs of Devon's residents, communities and businesses. Thank you for your interest in working with Devon County Council.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Full details of the Contract Term and Extension circumstances will be given in the Tender Notice and subsequent tender documentation.

### Planning Information

DCC invites interested suppliers to participate in Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) through a structured, four phase programme designed to support open dialogue, enable meaningful feedback and ensure the market has sufficient opportunity to inform the development of the future contract. 
The proposed engagement activities are as follows: 
Phase 1 – PME Launch Event Webinar 
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An online launch event will be held via Microsoft Teams on the afternoon of 30 April 2026 
The webinar will introduce the opportunity, outline the Council’s emerging Contract Strategy and explain the scope and objectives of the PME. A live Q&A session will provide an early opportunity for questions from the market. 
To indicate your organisation's interest in attending, please provide the email addresses of all attendees for your organisation to - procurement-mailbox@devon.gov.uk. Joining instructions for the event will then be sent to all those wishing to attend. 
Phase 2 – PME Questionnaire 
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A short, written questionnaire will be published on Supplying the Southwest portal following the launch event. 
The questionnaire is intended to capture informed market views on key strategic, commercial and operational considerations and will complement the discussion topics set out in the webinar. All interested suppliers may submit a completed questionnaire. Completed responses must be submitted by midnight on 11 May. 
Phase 3 – In‑person PME Questionnaire Discussions 
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DCC will hold face‑to‑face discussion sessions at Stover Country Park on 19 and 20 May. 
Participation in these will be limited to Tier 1 (Main) Contractors or Consortium Bidders who would be capable of bidding as Prime Contractor for the future TMC. 
Tier 1 (Main) Contractors who wish to attend are asked to complete the capability statement in the PME questionnaire and to indicate availability for either morning and/or afternoon sessions on these dates. Individual meeting slots will then be allocated accordingly. 
Interested suppliers who wish to express their interest in attending the in-person PME questionnaire discussions at the Stover Country Park on 19 and 20 May can also do so now by emailing procurement-mailbox@devon.gov.uk. These sessions will provide an opportunity to explore the respondent’s questionnaire response in more depth and to engage in open, constructive dialogue with the project team. 
Phase 4 – Consideration of Feedback and Update to Market 
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All feedback received through this PME process will be reviewed and considered as part of the ongoing development of the procurement and contract approach. 
An update to the market summarising key themes and next steps from the Q and A session, questionnaires and the 1:1 discussion is expected to be published in July 2026, reaffirming how market input has influenced the Council’s direction. 
Participation in this PME is voluntary and does not form part of any future selection or evaluation process and is not a pre‑condition for participation in any subsequent procurement. The Council will ensure that no supplier participating in the PME including the 1:1 discussions, gains an unfair advantage in any future procurement. The information provided by potential suppliers during PME discussions may inform the Council’s thinking but will not be adopted in a way that disadvantages non‑participants. 
DCC will be using Supplying The Southwest procurement portal. All those interested in this Opportunity will need to register with Supplying The Southwest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033406-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2029 - 31 Mar 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £910,000,000 |
| 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 | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK4 Devon, TLK43 Devon CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 14523000 - Related minerals, precious metals and associated products
- 34920000 - Road equipment
- 44200000 - Structural products
- 45112730 - Landscaping work for roads and motorways
- 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming
- 90620000 - Snow-clearing services
- 90630000 - Ice-clearing services
- 90640000 - Gully cleaning and emptying services
- 90690000 - Graffiti removal services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 15:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033406-2026
- 19 Dec 2025 at 16:00 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085068-2025
- 18 Dec 2025 at 11:12 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084238-2025
- 21 May 2025 at 10:51 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023747-2025
- 20 May 2025 at 11:52 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023203-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033406-2026
  13th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085068-2025
  19th December 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084238-2025
  18th December 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023747-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023203-2025
  20th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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