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title: "GCC Highways Major Projects Construction Framework"
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# GCC Highways Major Projects Construction Framework

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055fc2

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## Summary

The procurement process supervised by Gloucestershire County Council for the GCC Highways Major Projects Construction Framework has culminated in the contract award stage. Two lots have been specified: Lot 1 addresses Highways Projects with a financial range between £500,000 and £10 million, while Lot 2 covers Structures and Geotechnical Projects, catering to contracts worth between £250,000 and £10 million. This framework, effective from 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2030, aims to deliver infrastructure enhancement across the Local Authority's network in Gloucester, UK, with major activities slated to span new road constructions, major junction upgrades, and bridge refurbishments. Governed by the NEC4 Framework Contract, the procurement method features an open procedure, allowing for mini-competitions or direct awards in accordance with Procurement Act 2023 stipulations. The designated suppliers will partake in projects based on criteria encompassing quality, financial, and social value assessments. The standstill period ends on 4th March 2026, further facilitating the contract execution stage scheduled for 18th March 2026.

This tender process invites ample growth opportunities for businesses engaged in the construction sector, especially those proficient in highways and geotechnical projects. It promises a steady workflow and substantial financial scope, making it suitable for both large-scale enterprises like Taylor Woodrow Infrastructure Limited and SMEs such as Fitzgerald Contractors Limited, providing them a platform to deliver high-quality projects. The framework's broad scope, allowing works ranging from £0.5 million to £10 million, is ideal for firms specialised in large road construction, geotechnical stabilisation, and comprehensive civil engineering solutions. Companies that can demonstrate robust quality profiles and strong social value propositions will find themselves particularly well-positioned to compete successfully under the evaluation criteria which prioritise quality, price, and social value. The efficient procurement process, structured to accommodate pre-qualified suppliers, ensures participating businesses have access to substantial project opportunities without the need for multiple tender submissions, thereby fostering streamlined growth and reinforcing public sector engagement.

## Notice

The Council is undertaking a competitive procurement process for a four-year multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the supply of highway construction works required by the council in relation to Highways Major Projects. The framework agreement shall comprise two lots: one for Highways Projects and the other for Structures and Geotechnical Projects . Tenderers will be selected based on quality, financial and social value criteria. The procurement of the framework is intended to replace a series of open tenders for construction works. This Framework is established to support the delivery of highways infrastructure projects across the Local Authority's network. It provides a compliant, efficient, and flexible route to market, enabling access to pre-qualified suppliers for works ranging from PS0.5m to PS10m for Lot 1, and PS0.25m to PS10m for Lot 2. The Authority Major Projects webpages can be found here which give more information about the types of projects delivered: https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/major-projects-list/ The Framework is governed by the NEC4 Framework Contract (2017 with February 2023 amendments), with individual projects delivered under the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC 2017 with February 2023 amendments). It is structured to support both mini-competitions and direct awards, in line with the Procurement Act 2023 and the principles of The Construction Playbook. Lot 1: Highways Projects (PS0.5m - PS10m) Scope: New road construction and major junction upgrades. Carriageway widening, integrated transport schemes, and public realm enhancements. Earthworks, surfacing, drainage, kerbing, lighting, and signage. Stakeholder engagement and statutory undertaker coordination. Design and build (where applicable). Full scope will be provided in the tender documents. Lot 2: Structures and Geotechnical Projects (PS0.25m - PS10m) Scope: Bridge construction and refurbishment. Retaining walls, culverts, tunnels, and geotechnical stabilisation. Drainage schemes. Structural strengthening, waterproofing, parapet upgrades. Piling, soil nailing, slope stabilisation. Full scope will be provided in the tender documents.

### Lot Information

Highways Projects

* New road construction and major junction upgrades. * Carriageway widening, integrated transport schemes, and public realm enhancements. * Earthworks, surfacing, drainage, kerbing, lighting, and signage. * Stakeholder engagement and statutory undertaker coordination. * Design and build (where applicable). * Full scope will be provided in the Call-off documentation. Anticipated to be PS10m per annum.

Structures and Geotechnical Projects

* Bridge construction and refurbishment. * Retaining walls, culverts, tunnels, and geotechnical stabilisation. * Drainage schemes * Structural strengthening, waterproofing, parapet upgrades. * Piling, soil nailing, slope stabilisation. * Full scope will be provided in the Call-off documentation. Estimated value PS5m per annum.

### Planning Information

We are keen to seek feedback from the market on our proposed methods of procurement. We have selected some questions that we hope can improve the tender process for all parties. A response isn't mandatory, but we would appreciate any input you can provide. The question list is not exhaustive so please provide any other comments you feel would be beneficial. We would like to receive your feedback by 5pm on Tuesday 5th August 2025.
1) We are planning to use the NEC 4 Framework Contract to operate the framework. Our default position for each call-off under the framework will be managed using the NEC 4 Engineering and Construction Contract (Fourth Edition 2017 with amendments October 2020) incorporating Main Option A, Dispute Resolution Option W2 and Secondary Options X2, X4, X7, X16, X18, X20 and Y(UK)2 contract form. We may use additional Options depending on the requirements of the call off. Is that what you would expect and is there anything that we should be aware of regarding this approach?
2) Are there any Optional clauses that you feel should / should not be included?
3) Are there any Z clauses that you feel should be included?
4) Are there any Z clauses that would affect your willingness to bid?
5) We are planning to use a 70:30 Quality to Price weighting when awarding a place on the framework and a 30:70 Quality to Price weighting when awarding call-offs. (15 marks of the Quality weighting will be reserved for Social Value). Do you have any comments on these weightings?
6) What would be a reasonable way to carry out a fair competition with the Price element when i) awarding a place on the framework and ii) awarding call-offs? Do you have any comments on Price per quality point scoring?
7) We are proposing to have a framework duration of 4 years. We are not planning on using the new Open Framework option PA23 which could extend the duration beyond 4 years. Is that what you would expect and is there anything that we should be aware of regarding this approach?
8) We are looking to establish 2 Lots: Lot 1 for Highways Schemes between £500k - £10m, Lot 2 for Structures and Geotechnical Schemes between £250k - £10m. Which of the 2 lots is your organisation interested in? Do you have any comments on the Lots, are the values at a reasonable level?
9) We will be using KPIs & performance measurements at both Framework level and at Call-off. What KPIs would you want to see included? Examples of what works would be appreciated.
10) We are looking to assess Social Value at Framework level and at Call-off, through the Social Value Portal. When would be the most effective way to assess Social Value?
11) Are there any recent and relevant framework tenders from other Public Sector clients (preferably Local Authorities) that we should take inspiration from?
12) Any common issues/mistakes with tendering for this type of framework that we should avoid?
13) If you submitted a tender for any of GCC's previous Major Projects tenders, are you able to share your feedback on the process?
14) Budgets for each contractual year are becoming more difficult to predict and as with most local authorities we are not able to guarantee annual budgets. This may also reduce in future years especially subject to future government constraints. Do you have any comments on this?
15) Please provide any other information that you feel would be relevant at this point.
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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016160-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000,000 |
| Awards value | £60,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ALUN GRIFFITHS (CONTRACTORS; CENTREGREAT; FITZGERALD CONTRACTORS; M J CHURCH (PLANT; MONTEL CIVIL ENGINEERING; TAYLOR WOODROW INFRASTRUCTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 15:08 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016160-2026
- 28 Nov 2025 at 14:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078162-2025
- 15 Jul 2025 at 15:05 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040148-2025
- 15 Jul 2025 at 15:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040137-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016160-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078162-2025
  28th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040148-2025
  15th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040137-2025
  15th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9f653f10-62cc-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.QUINNPILING.COM
- http://WWW.WILLSBROS.COM
- http://volkerlaser.co.uk
- http://www.cambrian-civilengineering.com
- http://www.centregreat.co.uk
- http://www.etmrecycling.co.uk
- http://www.fernsgroup.co.uk
- http://www.fitzgerald-uk.com
- http://www.hartecivil.com
- http://www.knightsbrown.co.uk
- http://www.mcphillips.co.uk
- http://www.mjchurch.com
- http://www.prichardholdings.co.uk
- http://www.smiths-gloucester.co.uk
- http://www.spencerbridgeengineering.co.uk
- http://www.taylorwoodrow.com
- http://www.vsl.com
- https://associatedasphalt.biz/
- https://baileycivils.co.uk/
- https://griffiths.co.uk/
- https://montelcivilengineering.co.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=eb797fd3-7d61-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
- https://walters-group.co.uk/
- https://www.cml.uk.com
- https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/major-projects-list/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mffreeman.co.uk/
- https://www.theclancygroup.co.uk/

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