Open tenders / Architecture, engineering & surveying
Planned procurement · Notice 096658-2026
Highways Works Framework Market Engagement
- Value
- £11m
- Stage
- Early notice
- Where
- North West
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Apr 2027 – 30 Mar 2029
Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.
In plain English
Blackpool Borough Council is gathering market feedback to shape a future Highways Works Framework covering Blackpool-area road, tram, drainage and highways electrical works, worth an estimated £11,000,000 over a contract period running from 1 April 2027 to 30 March 2029. This is early market engagement only, not a live tender, and participation is optional with no effect on future bidding eligibility.
Good fit for: Highways contractors, traffic management firms, drainage, electrical and tram-track specialists interested in future council framework work
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What the buyer says
We are seeking feedback from the market to help inform the procurement strategy, commercial model and tender documentation for a Highways Works Framework. The Lots currently under consideration are: Lot 1 Minor Reactive Works Lot 2 Event Traffic Management Lot 3 Drainage Services Lot 4 Green Infrastructure Lot 5 Highways Electrical Lot 6 Road Markings Lot 7 Tram Track repairs Lot 8 Innovation in Highways Maintenance A response is not mandatory and participation, or non-participation, in this engagement will not affect eligibility to participate in any subsequent procurement. This engagement does not constitute a call for competition and does not commit the Council or any supplier to a particular approach. Please answer only those questions that are relevant to your organisation. You can respond to this pre market engagement by completing the attached Word document titled FINAL Early Market Engagement - Highways Works Framework by following the link https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=65cc8d8a-d2c3-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True This framework will also be available for use by other Local Authorities which will be specified at tender stage.
Procedure: not stated. Published 13 Oct 2026.
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