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title: "Tameside Highways Maintenance Framework"
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# Tameside Highways Maintenance Framework

Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0665cc

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## Summary

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Tameside Highways Maintenance Framework," aimed at enhancing its highway network through strategic improvements and maintenance works. This procurement process, aligned with the competitive flexible procedure, is currently at the tender stage. Interested contractors with relevant expertise in highway works, construction, and infrastructure maintenance are encouraged to apply. The procurement covers several regions across the United Kingdom and is a framework agreement with an estimated value of £45 million (excluding VAT), expected to span a maximum term of four years, commencing on 30th September 2026. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 27th April 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 20th April 2026. The framework comprises eight lots, ranging from resurfacing and civils to drainage and traffic management, aiming to foster economic growth through infrastructure development.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for companies specialising in construction, civil engineering, and maintenance services to expand their business. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can particularly benefit due to the suitability criteria set forth by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, promoting competitive entry. Successful bidders will aid in strengthening community connectivity and infrastructure reliability, supporting not only the council's ambitions but offering potential collaboration with other AGMA council members under this framework. The competitive selection process aims to balance price, quality, and social value, with an emphasis on innovative approaches for sustaining high-quality services. Three top-scoring bidders per lot will join the framework, providing a structured pathway for businesses to grow and secure long-term partnerships within the local government sector.

## Notice

Tameside Council is pleased to invite suitably experienced and innovative contractors to participate in this procurement opportunity for the delivery of works and services across our highway network. As a vital part of our Housing, Environment and Estates Directorate, the Highways Service plays a central role in supporting safe travel, economic growth and high quality infrastructure for our communities. This procurement marks an important step in strengthening the resilience, efficiency and long term sustainability of our highway network. We are seeking partners who can bring technical expertise, forward thinking solutions and a commitment to excellence in maintaining and improving our roads, footways, structures, drainage assets and traffic management systems. The appointed contractor(s) will work collaboratively with us to deliver high performing, value for money services that enhance connectivity, improve reliability and support the wider ambitions of the borough. The framework agreement will comprise the following lots, which remain indicative at this stage and may be amended, consolidated, or otherwise refined: LOT 1 Resurfacing - Carriageway resurfacing - Carriageway patching - Footway reconstruction - Footway resurfacing - Coring LOT 2 Minor Civils - Civils - Ducting - Landscaping - Non illuminated signage LOT 3 Drainage - Groundworks - Drainage - Gully maintenance LOT 4 Propriety Treatments - Surface dressing - Micro Asphalt - Carriageway & Footway slurry sealing - Specialist applications LOT 5 Bridges, Structures & Barriers - Bridges - Retaining walls - Brickwork - Road restraint systems - Steelwork LOT 6 Lining - Thermoplastic lining - Anti - skid - Coloured surfacing LOT 7 Street Lighting & Signage - Column replacement - Lantern replacement - Illuminated signage - CCTV LOT 8 Traffic Management - Traffic management - Event management The estimated value of the Framework Agreement over its maximum possible term will include the delivery of a PS45,000,000 (Excluding VAT) capital program in conjunction with our standard revenue budget allocations. Any estimated spend referenced within this framework is indicative only and does not constitute a guarantee of volume or value. It is anticipated that further funding may be made available, but any additional funding will be subject to further Council approval and spend from other participating authorities is neither known nor guaranteed under this framework agreement

### Lot Information

LOT 1 Resurfacing

Carriageway resurfacing Carriageway patching Footway reconstruction Footway resurfacing Coring

Renewal: The framework agreement will be in place for a maximum of 4 years; the council will then have the option to extend with the top ranked bidder on each Lot for up to 2 years.

LOT 2 Minor Civils

Civils Ducting Landscaping Non illuminated signage

Renewal: The framework agreement will be in place for a maximum of 4 years; the council will then have the option to extend with the top ranked bidder on each Lot for up to 2 years.

LOT 3 Drainage

Groundworks Drainage Gully maintenance

Renewal: The framework agreement will be in place for a maximum of 4 years; the council will then have the option to extend with the top ranked bidder on each Lot for up to 2 years.

LOT 4 Propriety Treatments

Surface dressing Micro Asphalt Carriageway & Footway slurry sealing Specialist applications

Renewal: The framework agreement will be in place for a maximum of 4 years; the council will then have the option to extend with the top ranked bidder on each Lot for up to 2 years.

LOT 5 Bridges, Structures & Barriers

Bridges Retaining walls Brickwork Road restraint systems Steelwork

Renewal: The framework agreement will be in place for a maximum of 4 years; the council will then have the option to extend with the top ranked bidder on each Lot for up to 2 years.

LOT 6 Lining

Thermoplastic lining Anti - skid Coloured surfacing

Renewal: The framework agreement will be in place for a maximum of 4 years; the council will then have the option to extend with the top ranked bidder on each Lot for up to 2 years.

LOT 7 Street Lighting & Signage

Column replacement Lantern replacement Illuminated signage CCTV

Renewal: The framework agreement will be in place for a maximum of 4 years; the council will then have the option to extend with the top ranked bidder on each Lot for up to 2 years.

LOT 8 Traffic Management

Traffic management Event management

Renewal: The framework agreement will be in place for a maximum of 4 years; the council will then have the option to extend with the top ranked bidder on each Lot for up to 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028140-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000,000 |
| Lots value | £45,000,000 |
| 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 | TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHTON UNDER LYNE |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL6 0GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Tameside |
| Electoral ward | St Peter's |
| Westminster constituency | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 34144410 - Gully emptiers
- 34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment
- 34928110 - Road barriers
- 34928470 - Signage
- 34928500 - Street-lighting equipment
- 34928510 - Street-lighting columns
- 44113810 - Surface dressing
- 44210000 - Structures and parts of structures
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45221100 - Construction work for bridges
- 45233223 - Carriageway resurfacing works
- 45233225 - Single carriageway construction work
- 45233251 - Resurfacing works
- 63712700 - Traffic control services
- 63712710 - Traffic monitoring services
- 76211100 - Lining services
- 90640000 - Gully cleaning and emptying services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 16:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028140-2026
- 10 Mar 2026 at 07:11 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021114-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028140-2026
  26th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021114-2026
  10th March 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
  Stage 1 documents can be found at the above mentioned web address under reference DN811218

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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