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Highways Works Framework Market Engagement

Blackpool Borough Council

Planned

Key facts

Closing date
Not stated by the buyer
Buyer's estimated value
£11,000,000 (incl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you. For a framework this usually covers the whole agreement, not a single contract.
Contract period
1 Apr 2027 to 30 Mar 2029
Procedure
Not stated
Notice type
Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes
Arrangement
Framework agreement

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored
Not stated in the notice.
Conditions of participation (what you must show)
None published in the notice. They may be in the tender documents.
Contract length and extensions
1 Apr 2027 to 30 Mar 2029.
How to submit
Not stated in the notice.
Tender documents
No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
New to public tenders? Plain-English guide to this page
Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
Clarification questions
A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
Conditions of participation
What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
Bids are scored on
How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
Lots
A tender can be split into parts. You can often bid for only the lots that suit you.
Area (ITL)
The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
UK4 and other notice codes
Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.

General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.

Description

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.