Technical and Highways Works Framework

Procurement reference

S1232

Procurement description

A framework to deliver technical and highways works to the City of Salford. This will be an open framework whereby our intention is to open the framework at years 3 and 6. The Authority estimates that the total value of this framework to be around £300m (ex VAT). The Lot values are estimates based on the total framework value. A framework is no guarantee of work.

Main category

Works

Delivery regions

• UKD3 - Greater Manchester

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

300000000 GBP to 300000000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 April 2027, 00:00AM to 31 March 2030, 23:59PM

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Is this an open framework scheme?

Yes

Salford City Council

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Further information about fees

N/A

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Open framework scheme end date (estimated)

31 March 2035, 23:59PM

Award method when using the framework

With and without reopening competition

Framework operation description

Ranking system and Further Competition

Description

The Council requires suitably qualified and experienced contractors who are interested in gaining approval onto a Framework Agreement to undertake HC projects which cover a range of minor highway improvement works including resurfacing of minor and major roads and footways and small network management improvement works to support the delivery of their Highway Infrastructure Asset Management Plan (HIAMP).

For works up to £150k plus BCIS Index. Suppliers will be ranked on their submission scores. The highest scoring supplier will be offered the work first, if they are unable to complete the contract, the second ranked supplier will be offered the work and so on.

The budgets may fluctuate on an annual basis.

CPV classifications

• 34929000 - Highway materials
• 45000000 - Construction work
• 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
• 71300000 - Engineering services
• 71500000 - Construction-related services

Delivery regions

• UKD3 - Greater Manchester

Lot value (estimated)

100000000 GBP Excluding VAT

120000000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 April 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 March 2030, 23:59PM

Award criteria

Description

The Council requires suitably qualified and experienced contractors who are interested in gaining approval onto a Framework Agreement to undertake the design and delivery of Highway alteration improvements across the whole project lifecycle. HD will be the primary users and Lot Lead for Lot 1B.

HD projects range from minor safety interventions to EG: install standalone crossing facilities, up to large scale active travel corridors and major remodelling of junctions.

Any works over £150k to a maximum of the current FTS Threshold value at the time of each further competition.

The budgets may fluctuate on an annual basis.

CPV classifications

• 45000000 - Construction work
• 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
• 71300000 - Engineering services
• 71500000 - Construction-related services

Delivery regions

• UKD3 - Greater Manchester

Lot value (estimated)

90000000 GBP Excluding VAT

108000000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 April 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 March 2030, 23:59PM

Award criteria

Description

The Council requires suitably qualified and experienced contractors who are interested in gaining approval onto a Framework Agreement to undertake all labour, supervision, plant, materials, traffic management, testing, temporary works and ancillary activities necessary to complete the Works in accordance with the Service Specification, Pricing Schedule and the relevant Call-Off Contract.

Further competition only and budgets can fluctuate on an annual basis.

CPV classifications

• 45000000 - Construction work
• 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
• 71300000 - Engineering services
• 71500000 - Construction-related services

Delivery regions

• UKD3 - Greater Manchester

Lot value (estimated)

20000000 GBP Excluding VAT

24000000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 April 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 March 2030, 23:59PM

Award criteria

Description

The Council requires suitably qualified and experienced contractors who are interested in gaining approval onto a Framework Agreement to undertake general structures works projects including the construction of new highway structures and the maintenance and strengthening of existing highway structures.

The type of structures would include retaining walls, bridges, footbridges, subways and signal gantry's.

The highest ranked supplier will be offered the contract first for works under £75k plus BCIS index,

Further competitions will be conducted for any works from £75k plus BCIS index to a maximum of the FTS Threshold Values Inclusive of VAT current when letting each further competition.

Budgets will fluctuate annually.

CPV classifications

• 44212100 - Bridge
• 44212120 - Structures of bridges
• 45000000 - Construction work
• 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
• 71300000 - Engineering services

Delivery regions

• UKD3 - Greater Manchester

Lot value (estimated)

30000000 GBP Excluding VAT

36000000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 April 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 March 2030, 23:59PM

Award criteria

Description

The Council requires suitably qualified and experienced contractors who are interested in gaining approval onto a Framework Agreement to undertake Landscape and Associated Works projects including the construction of a diverse range of new hard and soft landscape projects inclusive of appropriate maintenance periods upon completion.

The highest ranked supplier will be offered the contract first for works under £75k plus BCIS index,

Further competitions will be conducted for any works from £75k plus BCIS index to a maximum of the FTS Threshold Values Inclusive of VAT current when letting each further competition.

Budgets will fluctuate annually.

CPV classifications

• 50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment
• 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment
• 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
• 77300000 - Horticultural services

Delivery regions

• UKD3 - Greater Manchester

Lot value (estimated)

60000000 GBP Excluding VAT

72000000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 April 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 March 2030, 23:59PM

Award criteria

Award criteria

Tender submission deadline

04 November 2026, 15:00PM

Enquiry deadline

28 October 2026, 15:00PM

Date of award of contract

18 January 2027, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ DN780443

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

• English