Highways Infrastructure Contract
Description: The Virtual workshop will be held on Tuesday 14th April at 10am - 12pm via teams. The Invitation to the teams link along with the questionnaire will be distrubed to all registered suppliers prior to the virtual session. Medway Council manages a significant highway network asset with a gross replacement value of approximately PS2 billion, comprising: *845km of adopted highway *1,100km (approximately) of adopted footway *27,007 streetlights *406 bridges and retaining walls *The Medway Tunnel -- a critical asset with a high consequence of failure profile) *Approximately 91,000 other highway assets including street furniture The scale, complexity and critical asset profile of Medway's network, including the Medway Tunnel, makes this a significant and technically demanding network to operate and manage. The current term maintenance contract is delivered by (read more...)
Summary: Medway Council is currently in the planning stage of the Highways Infrastructure Contract (HIC II), an essential procurement process located in Chatham, United Kingdom. This process falls under the categories of construction and civil engineering works, maintenance services, and related consultancy services. The procurement is being planned to ensure the continuation of highway maintenance services following the expiry of the current contract with Volker Highways in July 2027. This expansive contract covers significant infrastructure, including highways, footways, streetlights, and the Medway Tunnel. A virtual market engagement workshop has been announced for the week commencing 13th April 2026, with the exact date to be confirmed. Interested parties are encouraged to register to receive further details. The engagement activities aim to provide a consistent and transparent briefing on this opportunity, with further targeted sessions potentially following the initial workshop.