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title: "Highways Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f433"
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# Highways Framework

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f433

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## Summary

Blackpool Council, in conjunction with other participating local authorities including Lancashire County Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, invites tenders for a Highways Framework, encompassing highways surfacing and civil engineering works. This procurement, utilising an open procedure, aims to establish a 4-year framework starting from 1st April 2026, valued at a gross amount of £240 million. Interested parties must submit proposals electronically via the Blackpool Council’s e-tendering portal by the updated deadline of 9th February 2026. The framework is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for Highways Surfacing and Lot 2 for Highways Civils, with up to four suppliers to be awarded per lot. These works span regions in North West England, specifically within UKD3 and UKD4.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the construction sector, especially those specialising in roadworks, maintenance, and civil engineering projects. SMEs are considered suitable and encouraged to participate. The framework allows companies to secure long-term and substantial projects, potentially ranging from £100,000 to £5 million for Lot 1 and £100,000 to £1.5 million for Lot 2. By establishing strategic partnerships across multiple local authorities, this procurement can lead to sustainable business growth and expanded regional presence. Companies capable of delivering quality and cost-effective solutions will find this opportunity ideal to enhance their portfolio and reputation within public sector collaborations.

## Notice

Blackpool Council are establishing a lotted - Highways surfacing and civil engineering works Framework. The procurement will be conducted as an open tender and will establish a framework for a 4-year period. Call off contracts may be entered into from the framework in the manner described within the tender documents. The framework will consist of two lots as follows: Lot 1 - Highways Surfacing - Surfacing includes re-surfacing and re-construction of the highway network using conventional surfacing materials consisting of flexible and rigid pavement treatments (hot, warm and cold mix asphalts/concrete) Lot 2 - Highways Civils - Civil Engineering Works includes construction of improvement works on or associated with the highway network The intention is to establish a framework of up to 4 Suppliers for lot 1 and up to 4 Suppliers for lot 2. The indicative range of call off contracts that may be entered into is typically expected to be in the range as set out below: * Lot 1 - Highways Surfacing - PS100,000 - PS5,000,000 * Lot 2 - Highways Civils - PS100,000 - PS1,500,000 In addition to Blackpool Council the framework is being made available to Lancashire County Council, Blackburn with Darwen Council, Lancashire Combined County Authority, Current members, associate members and future members of the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities. The published tender documents set out full details of the procurement process. All tender documents are available free of charge through Blackpool Council's e-tendering portal - https://procontract.due-north.com/

### Lot Information

Highways Surfacing

Surfacing - re-surfacing and re-construction of the highway network using conventional surfacing materials consisting of flexible and rigid pavement treatments (hot, warm and cold mix asphalts/concrete) and associated works such as, but not limited to road markings and signs, kerbs, drainages, barriers etc

Highways Engineering Works

Civil Engineering Works - construction of improvement works on or associated with the highway network that may include the following; Earthworks - excavation, embankment construction, soil stabilisation, ground improvement, Drainage works - installation and renewal of surface water and foul water drainage systems, gullies, manholes, culverts, soakaways, attenuation features, Structures - construction, maintenance, and strengthening of highway-related structures such as retaining walls, culverts, small bridges, underpasses, Kerbing and footways - new construction and reconstruction of kerbs, footways, cycleways, pedestrian crossings, and paved areas, Carriageway construction - full-depth reconstruction, junction realignments, new road construction (excluding surfacing-only works covered under Lot 1), Traffic management and safety features - installation of safety barriers, guardrails, traffic islands, bollards, street lighting foundations, Environmental and landscaping works - reinstatement of verges, topsoiling, seeding, planting, and other mitigation measures linked to highway improvements, Utility works interface - coordination of civil works around statutory undertakers' apparatus and chambers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001320-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000,000 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL; BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL; CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL; GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY; LANCASHIRE COMBINED COUNTY AUTHORITY; LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL; OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL; ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL; SALFORD METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL; STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL; TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL; TRAFFORD COUNCIL; TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER; WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL; WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Crewe Central |
| Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLD4 Lancashire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads
- 45233120 - Road construction works
- 45233121 - Main road construction works
- 45233122 - Ring road construction work
- 45233123 - Secondary road construction work
- 45233124 - Trunk road construction work
- 45233125 - Road junction construction work
- 45233126 - Grade-separated junction construction work
- 45233127 - T-junction construction work
- 45233128 - Roundabout construction work
- 45233129 - Crossroad construction work
- 45233130 - Construction work for highways
- 45233131 - Construction work for elevated highways
- 45233139 - Highway maintenance work
- 45233140 - Roadworks
- 45233141 - Road-maintenance works
- 45233142 - Road-repair works
- 45233144 - Overpass construction work
- 45233150 - Traffic-calming works
- 45233160 - Paths and other metalled surfaces
- 45233161 - Footpath construction work
- 45233162 - Cycle path construction work
- 45233200 - Various surface works
- 45233210 - Surface work for highways
- 45233220 - Surface work for roads
- 45233223 - Carriageway resurfacing works
- 45233224 - Dual carriageway construction work
- 45233225 - Single carriageway construction work
- 45233226 - Access road construction work
- 45233227 - Slip road construction work
- 45233251 - Resurfacing works
- 45233252 - Surface work for streets
- 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths
- 45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths
- 45233310 - Foundation work for highways
- 45233320 - Foundation work for roads
- 45233330 - Foundation work for streets
- 45233340 - Foundation work for footpaths

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 10:14 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001320-2026
- 11 Dec 2025 at 15:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082161-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001320-2026
  8th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082161-2025
  11th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/
- https://lancashire-cca.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://tfgm.com/
- https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/
- https://www.bolton.gov.uk/
- https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/home
- https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.manchester.gov.uk/
- https://www.oldham.gov.uk/
- https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/
- https://www.salford.gov.uk/
- https://www.stockport.gov.uk/
- https://www.tameside.gov.uk/
- https://www.trafford.gov.uk/
- https://www.warrington.gov.uk/
- https://www.wigan.gov.uk/

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