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title: "Highways - Annual Surface Dressing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051dea"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Highways - Annual Surface Dressing

Buyer: OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051dea

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## Summary

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated an open procurement process for the "Highways - Annual Surface Dressing" project, focused on surface works for highways within the region of UKD3, United Kingdom. The tender is in the active stage with a submission deadline set for 5th December 2025. This project, categorised under construction and road surface works, is anticipated to start in April 2026 and will initially span five years, with a possible extension up to a total of eight years. The total estimated contract value stands at GBP 5,000,000, with a budget allocation that may vary annually based on road conditions and maintenance budgets.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction and roadworks companies with experience in surface dressing to engage in a long-term contract with local government. Businesses that can demonstrate technical quality and comply with the required safety and environmental standards, including SMEs, are encouraged to participate. The open procedure allows fair competition, providing opportunities for businesses capable of managing technical and economic aspects to expand their portfolio through this substantial local government contract. The contract terms also offer added flexibility through the possibility of early invoicing payments, enhancing cash flow for suppliers.

## Notice

The Council has a requirement for annual Surface Dressing to be carried out on specified roads. The annual quantity will be determined by the state of the roads and the maintenance budget allocated each year. Historically the Council has spent circa PS650,000 + VAT per annum on Surface Dressing. The annual spend may increase or decrease. The Council is looking to engage a suitably skilled and experienced Supplier to undertake required works each year. All works shall be carried out in compliance with the specification, industry standards, best practice, consideration for road users and the safety of all persons and wildlife. It is anticipated that the Contract will commence in April 2026, with an initial Contract term of 5 years, with the option to extend for a further 3 years, to a maximum of 8 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: up to 36 months extension permissible, in any variation and quantity. Overall maximum term 8 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069756-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL1 1HD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | Coldhurst |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2025 at 14:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069756-2025
- 22 May 2025 at 12:58 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024897-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069756-2025
  30th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024897-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- www.the-chest.org.uk
  Tender documents are available free of charge on the Chest web site.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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