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title: "HCC - 04/26 - The Provision of a Framework for Structural Maintenance and Resurfacing Treatments"
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# HCC - 04/26 - The Provision of a Framework for Structural Maintenance and Resurfacing Treatments

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a043

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council is inviting organisations to participate in a tender process titled "HCC - 04/26 - The Provision of a Framework for Structural Maintenance and Resurfacing Treatments." This framework aims to maximise outcomes for customers while ensuring efficiency in highway services across various locations within Hertfordshire. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an open procedure allowing interested parties to express interest and submit tenders until 3rd June 2026 at 12 noon. The framework is split into five lots, encompassing road and footpath maintenance and reconstruction works. Delivery is expected to commence from 1st October 2026, extending until 30th September 2030.

This procurement opportunity provides significant business growth potential, particularly for organisations involved in road maintenance, surface dressing, and civil engineering works. SME suitability for all lots makes it an attractive prospect for smaller enterprises seeking to expand their reach in public sector contracts. The emphasis on collaboration and sustainability presents opportunities for companies adept at offering innovative solutions and practices, like recycling materials in highway works. Businesses specialising in drainage, paving, and cycle path construction could find this framework advantageous to establish long-term relationships with Hertfordshire County Council and enhance their portfolio in infrastructure projects.

## Notice

Hertfordshire County Council is currently out to procurement for the Provision of a Framework for Structural Maintenance and Resurfacing Treatments The Structural Maintenance and Resurfacing Treatment (SMART) Framework is due to expire on 30 September 2026. The Framework covers the following scope and objectives for the Client: * Maximise the outcomes for its customers, from the funds available to the Client, whilst holding the Client and its Highways Service providers accountable for effectiveness and efficiency. * Develop and implement transport strategies in support of the Local Transport Plan and other Client policy objectives. * Support Elected Members to take decisions, within the overall policy framework, which affect their local area, and to implement them. * Ensure that the customer journey is simple, efficient and effective. * Ensure that everyone within the Highways Service understands and adheres to the Client's policies, strategies, standards and protocols. * Carry out works that are related to either safety or asset protection, and to plan work in technically derived programmes for maximum effectiveness and efficiency. * Carry out work using the most efficient methods available to implement local member decisions. * Arrange for Highway Services to be delivered by lean and effective methods. * Have straightforward relationships with local Members/Divisions and with stakeholders such as District Councils across all strategic transport areas. This is a Framework, within which, call offs will be issued based on the NEC4 ECC form of Contract. The Client wishes to undertake a core programme of structural maintenance surfacing works over a four year period at various locations throughout the County of Hertfordshire. The Framework is split into the following 5 Lots: Lot 1 Carriageway Resurfacing - A Roads and Local Roads Lot 2 Surface Dressing Lot 3 Carriageway Microsurfacing and Preparation Lot 4 Footway Microsurfacing Lot 5 Footway Reconstruction (including Drainage and General Civils) Please refer to the tender documents for full details. This procurement is an open process. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express an interest' and also 'opt in' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Tenderer you must complete and submit a Tender by the deadline of 12 noon on the 3rd June 2026 Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline. Please ensure that where possible documents are uploaded as a PDF and that file names are succinct. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents, and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home

### Lot Information

Carriageway Resurfacing - A Roads and Local Roads

Please refer to Lot 1 - Volume 0 - Part H Framework Scope, 3.4 Lot 1 Carriageway Resurfacing - A Roads and Local Roads

Lot 2 Surface Dressing

Please refer to Lot 2 - Volume 0 - Part H Framework Scope, 3.5 Lot 2 - Surface Dressing

Lot 3 Carriageway Microsurfacing and Preparation

Please refer to Lot 3 - Volume 0 - Part H Framework Scope, 3.6 Lot 3 - Carriageway Microsurfacing and Preparation

Lot 4 Footway Microsurfacing

Please refer to Lot 4 - Volume 0 - Part H Framework Scope, 3.7 Lot 4 - Footway Microsurfacing

Lot 5 Footway Reconstruction (including Drainage and General Civils)

Please refer to Lot 5 - Volume 0 - Part H Framework Scope, 3.8 Lot 5 - Footway Reconstruction (including Drainage and General Civils)

### Planning Information

To access the PME documentation please visit the Council's e-tendering system Supply Hertfordshire, run by Intend at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire and follow the on-screen guidance. 
To participate in this PME, organisations must return their completed Supplier Questionnaire (Appendix A), together with any supporting documents, through the Correspondence area of the project on Supply Hertfordshire by the return deadline of 12.00 Noon on 8th October 2025, as per the PME documentation and e-tendering system. 
Supplier Questionnaires received after the deadline may not be reviewed at the Council's sole discretion. 
Please make sure that you have submitted your Supplier Questionnaire following the instructions within the PME documentation and e-tendering system. The Council will not be held accountable for any errors made by an organisation in submitting their Supplier Questionnaire. 
If you are experiencing problems with the Supply Hertfordshire website, In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.co.uk or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00. 
Participation in the PME will be at each organisation's own cost. No expense in responding to this PME will be reimbursed by the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034676-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 4 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £127,200,000 |
| Lots value | £31,800,000 |
| 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 2FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Symonds Green |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work
- 45232451 - Drainage and surface works
- 45232452 - Drainage works
- 45233141 - Road-maintenance works
- 45233161 - Footpath construction work
- 45233162 - Cycle path construction work
- 45233220 - Surface work for roads
- 45233221 - Road-surface painting work
- 45233222 - Paving and asphalting works
- 45233223 - Carriageway resurfacing works
- 50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 12:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034676-2026
- 23 Sep 2025 at 13:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058941-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034676-2026
  16th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058941-2025
  23rd September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire
  Please either register or log in to the above web address, and then 'express interest' and 'opt in' in order to view the full set of documentation relating to this tender opportunity

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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