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Black Country Highways Works Framework

Wolverhampton City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Wolverhampton City Council

Buyer Address: Civic Centre, St Peter's Square, Wolverhampton, UKG39, WV1 1SH, United Kingdom

Contact Email: corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
150000000.0 GBP
Gross: 180000000 GBP
Published
27 Nov 2025, 17:21
Deadline
17 Dec 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
works
CPV
45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

City of Wolverhampton Council, on behalf of Black Country Transport, is the Contracting Authority for the Black Country Highways Works Framework, in partnership with the following Partner Organisations: • Birmingham City Council • Dudley MBC • Sandwell MBC • Walsall MBC • Wolverhampton Homes • West Midlands Combined Authority The procurement exercise is for a new Highway Works Framework to replace the current Black Country Minor Works Framework, which is approaching expiry. The scope of the Framework includes: • Excavation of existing carriageway, footways • Landscape areas and removal of trees • Flexible pavement and footway construction • Removal and installation of road markings • Signing works • Installation of new drainage • Installation of new traffic signals and pedestrian crossings • Installation of lighting columns, bollards and electrical connections • Infilling of existing subway and associated demolition works • Protection to existing underground services if required • Co-ordination of Statutory Undertakers works • Associated landscape works • Construction of park and ride facilities The estimated value of Works expected to be procured through the Framework during the 4-year term excluding VAT is £150,000,000 but there are no guarantees of minimum or maximum value or business placed as a result of the Framework Agreement. The procurement is divided into four lots - Tenders may be submitted for a maximum of any 2 lots • Lot 1 - Under £250,000 • Lot 2 - £250,000.01 to £750,000 • Lot 3 - £750,000.01 to £5,000,000 • Lot 4 - £5,000,000.01 to £10,000,000

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: www.wolverhamptontenders.com

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077874-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Works up to £250,000

Lot Description: For call off contracts with a value up to £250,000.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 12,500,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 15,000,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (50%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)

Lot Title: Works between £250,000.01 - £750,000

Lot Description: For all call offs valued between £250,000.01 and £750,000

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 17,500,000

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 21,000,000

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (50%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)

Lot Title: Works between £750,000.01 and £5,000,000

Lot Description: For all call off contracts valued between £750,000.01 and £5,000,000

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Value: GBP 45,000,000

Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 54,000,000

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 3 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (50%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)

Lot Title: Works between £5,000,000.01 and £10,000,000

Lot Description: For all call offs valued between £5,000,000.01 and £10,000,000

Lot 4 Status: active

Lot 4 Value: GBP 75,000,000

Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 90,000,000

Lot 4 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 4 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (50%)

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 4 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)

Documents

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Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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