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title: "Pre-Market Engagement Exercise for Complementary Highways Framework Contracts"
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# Pre-Market Engagement Exercise for Complementary Highways Framework Contracts

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cc4e

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council is currently in the planning phase for a procurement process concerning two complementary Highways Framework Contracts, aimed at supporting the delivery of the Council's programmes for highways, transport, drainage, structures, and environmental improvements. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, is classified under the industry category of construction work for highways and roads. Located in Aylesbury, United Kingdom, Buckinghamshire Council is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) with a deadline for feedback set for 4th August 2026. This engagement intends to gather valuable input from market participants to shape future procurement strategies and contract requirements.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in highway infrastructure works and professional consultancy services, particularly those capable of delivering efficient, high-quality solutions. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process has specific suitability considerations that include such enterprises. Companies with expertise ranging from highway construction and maintenance to technical and environmental consultancy will find ample opportunity to offer their services, helping to deliver flexible and effective solutions to the Council’s future infrastructure projects. Engaging in this process could provide businesses with a platform to innovate, expand their market reach, and form strategic partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

Buckinghamshire Council is undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise to inform the procurement of two complementary Highways Framework Contracts that will support the delivery of the Council's highways, transport, drainage, structures, and environmental improvement programmes. The purpose of the PME is to engage with the market and gather feedback from suitably experienced suppliers to help shape the future procurement strategy, framework structure, lotting arrangements, and contract requirements. The Council is seeking insight from organisations capable of delivering high-quality, safe, efficient, and cost-effective services across a broad range of highway infrastructure works and professional consultancy services. The proposed procurement will establish: Framework 1 - Highways Works, covering a range of specialist and general highway construction and maintenance activities, including: Surveys, investigations and testing services. Minor highways and civil engineering works. Traffic signs, road markings and road studs. Drainage installation and improvement schemes, including SuDS. Bridges and structural maintenance works. Conventional road surfacing and reconstruction works. Specialist surfacing treatments. Pavement rehabilitation, recycling and stabilisation works. Framework 2 - Professional Services, covering technical, commercial and environmental support services, including: Commercial, project management and procurement support. Scheme design and technical advisory services. Environmental and arboricultural services. Flood risk, drainage and water management consultancy. Climate change, decarbonisation and sustainability services. Through this PME, Buckinghamshire Council aims to understand supplier capability, market capacity, innovation opportunities, delivery models and potential risks associated with the proposed frameworks. The feedback received will be used to refine the procurement approach and ensure the resulting frameworks provide a flexible and effective route for delivering the Council's future highways and infrastructure programmes.

### Planning Information

Buckinghamshire Council is undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise to inform the procurement of two complementary Highways Framework Contracts that will support the delivery of the Council's highways, transport, drainage, structures, and environmental improvement programmes.
The purpose of the PME is to engage with the market and gather feedback from suitably experienced suppliers to help shape the future procurement strategy, framework structure, lotting arrangements, and contract requirements. The Council is seeking insight from organisations capable of delivering high-quality, safe, efficient, and cost-effective services across a broad range of highway infrastructure works and professional consultancy services.
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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066993-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2027 - 17 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP19 8FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North West |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 34922100 - Road markings
- 45111240 - Ground-drainage work
- 45232452 - Drainage works
- 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads
- 45233130 - Construction work for highways
- 45233131 - Construction work for elevated highways
- 45233141 - Road-maintenance works
- 45233210 - Surface work for highways
- 45233220 - Surface work for roads
- 45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths
- 71541000 - Construction project management services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 18:22 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066993-2026
- 15 Jul 2026 at 18:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066992-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066993-2026
  15th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066992-2026
  15th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/buckinghamshire-council/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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