--- title: "Procurement for Highways" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0606b9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0606b9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0606b9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0606b9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON" published: "2026-01-15" --- # Procurement for Highways Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0606b9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0606b9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0606b9.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Croydon is preparing for the procurement of the Highways Term Maintenance Contract, which is crucial for managing highway infrastructure. This contract, anticipated to commence in April 2027, is currently in the planning phase, with a structured market engagement exercise underway to refine the procurement strategy and contract design. The council is operating within financial constraints and remains under government oversight, yet the maintenance of highways is a statutory obligation supported by approved funding sources. The procurement method and final delivery model are under consideration, with potential approaches including various contract packaging and digital delivery requirements. The procurement process itself will be aligned with the Public Procurement Regulations 2023, and invitations to tender will be issued subsequent to the planning phase, with the next notice date set for 14 April 2026. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the highway construction and maintenance sector, particularly for those specialising in services ranging from surface work, flood-prevention, to highways consultancy and engineering services. The anticipated zero-value contract model implies that all work will be instructed as needed, allowing businesses the flexibility to engage in projects commensurate with their capacity and expertise. With a substantial contract value estimated at £240 million gross, this opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of adhering to sustainability and social value standards. Companies with proficiency in NEC4 contract options, performance management, and innovative digital solutions will be well-positioned to compete in this dynamic procurement endeavour. ## Notice The London Borough of Croydon is preparing for the future re-procurement of its Highways Term Maintenance Contract, with a new contract anticipated to commence in April 2027. In advance of tendering, the Council is undertaking a structured market engagement exercise to inform its procurement strategy and contract design. Croydon continues to operate within a financially constrained environment following previous Section 114 notices and remains subject to oversight by the Government's Improvement and Assurance Panel. Highways maintenance is, however, a statutory service and will continue to be funded through approved revenue and capital programmes. The future contract is expected to be procured as a zero-value contract in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations 2023, with works instructed through approved programmes. The Council has not yet determined the final delivery model, commercial structure, performance regime or procurement route. A range of potential approaches is under consideration, including contract packaging, NEC4 contract options, revenue maintenance pricing models, performance management arrangements, digital delivery requirements and sustainability and social value outcomes. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003515-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2037 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON | | Locality | CROYDON | | Post town | Croydon | | Postcode | CR0 1EA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon | | Local authority | Croydon | | Electoral ward | Fairfield | | Westminster constituency | Croydon West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads - 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads - 45233130 - Construction work for highways - 45233131 - Construction work for elevated highways - 45233139 - Highway maintenance work - 45233210 - Surface work for highways - 45246400 - Flood-prevention works - 45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works - 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment - 71311210 - Highways consultancy services - 71311220 - Highways engineering services - 90620000 - Snow-clearing services - 90630000 - Ice-clearing services ## Release History - 15 Jan 2026 at 14:01 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003515-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003515-2026 15th January 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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