---
title: "Highway Safety Programme Consultancy Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067464"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067464.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-25"
---

# Highway Safety Programme Consultancy Service

Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067464

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## Summary

The Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is actively seeking to engage a Highway Design consultancy for their Highway Safety Programme, focusing on developing schemes that align with Vision Zero and Active Travel agendas. This procurement process falls under the "Highways engineering services" and "Engineering-design services for traffic installations" categories, with a contract value of £120,000. The tender stage commenced on 25 March 2026, with a submission deadline set for 15 April 2026. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically via the Chest e-procurement portal, and the contract is slated to begin on 11 May 2026. Potential bidders should note the contract period extends until 10 May 2027, with the possibility of a 12-month renewal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in highway safety and design consultancy, as it demands expertise in reducing road dangers and prioritising vulnerable road users. Companies with capabilities in sustainable transport network design and innovative traffic installations are well-suited for this contract. Given the open competition procurement method, businesses that can demonstrate strong methodology, social value, and competitive pricing will have the edge, with quality and social value collectively accounting for 70% of the award criteria. This contract can foster growth by potentially extending the firms' market reach and portfolio in delivering effective transport solutions.

## Notice

The council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Highway Design consultancy to develop highway schemes that support both the Vision Zero and Active Travel agendas. The appointed consultancy will be expected to provide specialist design expertise that reduces road danger, prioritises vulnerable road users and enables a safer, more accessible, and more sustainable transport network.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract includes an option to extend for a period of up to 12 months beyond the initial term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027588-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 10 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311220 - Highways engineering services
- 71322500 - Engineering-design services for traffic installations

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 20:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027588-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027588-2026
  25th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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