--- title: "Highway Maintenance Resources Framework_2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064eb0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064eb0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064eb0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064eb0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-26" --- # Highway Maintenance Resources Framework_2026 Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064eb0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064eb0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064eb0.json) ## Summary Leicestershire County Council is actively seeking qualified suppliers for its "Highway Maintenance Resources Framework_2026" project, focusing on highway maintenance services under an NEC4 Framework Contract. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, utilising an open procedure to invite applications. The relevant geographical area is the United Kingdom, with services centered in the Leicester region (UKF22). Important dates include a tender submission deadline on 3rd July 2026 and an anticipated contract start date of 1st August 2026, lasting a maximum of 48 months, with possible extensions extending up to 31st July 2030. Prospective suppliers need to ensure compliance with Leicestershire County Council's requirements and demonstrate the ability to provide additional resources on an ad-hoc basis, valued at a gross maximum of £14,400,000. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the highways engineering sector, particularly those specialising in maintenance and minor civils works. It is an excellent chance for companies able to supply trained operatives equipped with the necessary vehicles and equipment. The Council's approach to appoint up to five organisations allows for wider participation and competition. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those capable of providing teams of operatives and operated machinery like backhoe loaders, could benefit greatly from the potential growth and stability offered by this framework. The focus on price and quality as award criteria (with a 90% weighting on price) ensures efficient cost management for the Council, while giving suppliers varying competitive advantages. ## Notice Leicestershire County Council (the Council) has a directly employed workforce that undertakes highway maintenance works, including: * pothole repairs and/or minor carriageway and footway repairs * repair and/or installation of kerb, edging or channel * repair and/or installation of highway drainage * repair and/or installation of gully grates, manhole covers and other ironwork types * repair and/or installation of brickwork * repair and/or installation of highway fencing * repair and/or installation of cable ducting and associated structures * other minor civils works as necessary Depending on the Council's commitments and/or budget, the Council may require additional resources (operatives, vehicles and equipment) to support its directly employed workforce to undertake the highway maintenance works. The Council is looking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced organisations to an NEC4 Framework Contract (the Contract). Organisations appointed to the Contract must be able to supply suitably trained and experienced highway maintenance operatives with vehicles and equipment to supplement the Council's directly employed workforce, on an ad-hoc basis. From the commencement of the Contract, the Council anticipates a need for: * eight (8) teams of two (2) highway maintenance operatives / 7.5t drop side lorry * two (2) operated backhoe / loader excavators N.B. this is anticipated but not guaranteed and the actual number of teams may fluctuate depending on the Council's commitments and/or budget. All teams will work under the direct instruction and supervision of the Council's employees. The Council will appoint up to five (5) organisations to the Contract. Organisations appointed to the Contract will be the Bidders who score highest in the tender evaluation. The maximum duration of the Contract will be 48 months from commencement. Maximum expenditure through the Contract is PS12,000,000. Rates and Prices submitted by Bidders will be adjusted for inflation on 1st April, 1st July, 1st October and 1st January each year in accordance with Document 2 - Contract Data. The services required are detailed and specified within: * Document 2 - Contract Data * Document 4 - Price List Appointed Contract suppliers will be selected to provide resources in accordance with the selection procedure or quotation procedure as described in Document 2 - Contract Data. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Optional extensions will be offered subject to the successful Bidders/Suppliers achieving minimum scores for Key Performance Indicators. * Extension 1: 01.08.2028 to 31.07.2029 * Extension 2: 01.08.2029 to 31.07.2030 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049269-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,000,000 | | Lots value | £12,000,000 | | 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE3 8RA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire | | Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire | | Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71311220 - Highways engineering services ## Release History - 26 May 2026 at 18:08 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049269-2026 - 26 May 2026 at 13:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048841-2026 - 12 Feb 2026 at 10:48 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012746-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049269-2026 26th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048841-2026 26th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012746-2026 12th February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.leics.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d54dda01-0259-f111-813c-005056b64545 - 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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