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Published 6 May 2026, 16:55 BST

Official UK procurement notice

BwDBC Surfacing & Civils Framework 2026

Official notice

Authority: Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council (Local council)

Framework agreement4 lotsWorksOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Sectors: Construction & Civil Engineering (45) Delivery: North West (UKD41)
Framework ceiling (notional)£50,000,000total for 4 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 10 Jun 2026awarded 1 Sept 2026
Award (standstill) to Aggregate Industries UK Ltd +7 more4 awards
Framework period 2 yrsends 31 Jul 2028 · up to 31 Jul 2030 with extensions · starts 1 Aug 2026

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Framework for various Highway Works:

Lot 1 - Surfacing

Lot 2 - Civils

Lot 3 - Cold Milling

Lot 4 - Repairs to Asphalt Surfaces

  • No preliminary market engagement: Not required - The Council have full understanding of our requirement and the market following lessons learnt from operation of previous framework.

CPV: Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Bids received
16 bids on the busiest of 4 lots · 8 suppliers appointed
Framework period
2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 1 Aug 2026
Published description of the framework

 Lots 1 & 2

Award without further competition:

  1. The three successful contractors who gain a place on lots 1 or 2 will be ranked (1st – 3rd) based on their tender evaluation score in applying to get on the Framework.
  2. The Council will approach the first ranked supplier with a brief / schedule of works, designs and all other necessary information relating to the works scheme.
  3. The contractor must respond to the Council within 5 working days (or earlier if stipulated by the Framework Manager) either accepting or declining the works.
  4. Upon acceptance of the works, the Council must then give the contractor a further 2-weeks (or earlier if stipulated by the Framework Manager) to provide a price for the works and any other information required by the Council.
  5. If the first placed contractor is unavailable, unwilling or unable to undertake the works or has not replied within the given timeframe, the Council can then approach the second placed contractor and the same process as stated above will commence.

Further Competition:

  1. All three successful contractors who gained a place on lots 1 or 2 will be invited to participate in a further competition for a works scheme.
  2. The Council will provide the Contractors with a with a brief / schedule of works, designs and all other necessary information relating to the works scheme.
  3. Contractors will be given a minimum of 2-weeks to submit a quotation.
  4. Providing bidders return all required information as requested by the Council, all further competitions will then be evaluated against a criterion of 100% price.
  5. All participating bidders will be notified of the outcome of the further competition as soon as possible following internal approval to award.

 Lots 3 & 4:

Award without further competition:

  1. All work under lots 3 and 4 of this framework will be awarded without further competition.
  2. The two successful contractors who gain a place on lots 3 or 4 will be ranked 1st & 2nd based on their tender evaluation score in applying to get on the Framework.
  3. The Council will approach the first ranked supplier with a brief / schedule of works, designs and all other necessary information relating to the works scheme.
  4. The contractor must respond to the Council within 5 working days (or earlier if stipulated by the Framework Manager) either accepting or declining the works.
  5. If the first placed contractor is unavailable, unwilling or unable to undertake the works or has not replied within the given timeframe, the Council can then approach the second placed contractor and the same process as stated above will commence.
  6. The price for all works under lots 3 & 4 must be as per the priced schedule of rates submitted by the chosen contractor.

Further Competition:

  • Not applicable under lots 3 & 4 of this framework.

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £20,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1SurfacingAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Jul 2030 with extensions
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 2 x 12-month optional extension periods.
45233000 Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads
Lot #2CivilsAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Jul 2030 with extensions
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 2 x 12-month optional extensions.
45233000 Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads
Lot #3Cold MillingAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEPublished value£5,000,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Jul 2030 with extensionsValue: £5,000,000 exc. VAT · £6,000,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 2 x 12-month optional extension periods.
45233000 Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads
Lot #4Repairs to Asphalt SurfacesAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEPublished value£5,000,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Jul 2030 with extensionsValue: £5,000,000 exc. VAT · £6,000,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 2 x 12-month optional extension periods.
45233000 Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 4 lots
Quality: 60%Price: 25%Social value: 15%
Published award criteria (3)
  • Price
  • Quality
  • Social Value
Lot distribution rule: There is no restriction on the number of lots that contractors can bid for or be awarded.
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 25 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2.5 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “BwDBC Surfacing & Civils Framework 2026” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
6 May 2026, 16:55 BST
Last source update
1 Sept 2026, 16:21 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 29 Jun 2026
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-041621
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Classification (CPV)
Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads
Delivery area
North West (UKD41)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0692a3 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Appointment period ends
10 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
3 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

procontract.due-north.com/register ↗

Timeline

6 May 2026 → 14 Sept 2026 · 8 dates
  1. Tender notice published169 days ago
    6 May 2026, 16:55 BST
  2. Clarification questions by141 days ago
    3 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Admission / appointment period ends134 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    10 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
  4. Award decision expected by114 days ago
    29 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
  5. Contract starts82 days ago
    1 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST
  6. Assessment summaries sent51 days ago
    1 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
  7. Latest notice published51 days ago
    1 Sept 2026, 16:21 BST
  8. Standstill ends37 days ago
    14 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST

Notice history

4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 6 May 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    6 May 2026, 16:55 BST
    UK4
  2. Contract award notice published
    1 Sept 2026, 16:21 BST
    UK6
  3. Status changed to complete
    1 Sept 2026, 16:21 BST
  4. Contract signature expected
    21 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 84 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 1614 from SMEs · busiest of 4 lots
Named bidders 27published on the award notice

£20,000,000 is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 2 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 2 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.

Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Surfacing1 award
Aggregate Industries UK Ltd, DSD Construction LtdSME, Multipave (NW) LimitedSMEHighway Surfacing Works1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2028 · up to 30 Sept 2030Extensions: 2 x 12-month extension options.ceiling above1 Sept 2026standstill to 14 Sept 2026Standstill
Lot 2 · Civils1 award
George Cox & Sons LimitedSME, Multipave (NW) LimitedSME, NMS Civil Engineering Ltd.SMEHighway Civils Works1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2028 · up to 30 Sept 2030Extensions: 2 x 12-month extension options.ceiling above1 Sept 2026standstill to 14 Sept 2026Standstill
Lot 3 · Cold Milling1 award
D.P. COLD PLANING LIMITED, NMS Civil Engineering Ltd.SMECold Milling Works1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2028 · up to 30 Sept 2030Extensions: 2 x 12-month extension options.£5,000,0001 Sept 2026standstill to 14 Sept 2026Standstill
Lot 4 · Repairs to Asphalt Surfaces1 award
Multevo ltdSME, WJ North LimitedSME1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2028 · up to 30 Sept 2030Extensions: 2 x 12-month extension options.£5,000,0001 Sept 2026standstill to 14 Sept 2026Standstill

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Surfacing13final-stage tenders · 15 at stage one80—
2 · Civils16final-stage tenders · 17 at stage one140—
3 · Cold Milling9final-stage tenders · 11 at stage one90—
4 · Repairs to Asphalt Surfaces7final-stage tenders · 9 at stage one60—

Who bid

Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PYGR-1856-CVXM Town Hall, King WIlliam Street, Blackburn, North West, BB1 7DYContact name, email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

27 commercial parties on the notice · 8 awarded
  • A J Bretherton Groundworks & PlantBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PLDH-2483-WZHH Shaws Farm, Blackburn, North West, BB2 5JR
  • ARGYLE (NORTH WEST) CONSTRUCTION LTD.Bidder / tendererGB-COH: 02829893GB-PPON: PDDG-2317-HZTY 47 Gibfield Park Avenue, Manchester, North West, M46 0SY
  • BETHELL CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 00264322GB-PPON: PCWV-7645-GQPY Dane House, Kearsley, North West, M26 1GE
  • CHRIS WRIGHT ROAD PLANING LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 01187594GB-PPON: PQMG-7656-NNQN Baildon Bridge Depot, Dockfield Road, Shipley, Yorkshire & Humber, BD17 7SG
  • D.P. COLD PLANING LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02652765GB-PPON: PRPT-8934-DMWD Burnden Works, Bolton, North West, BL3 2RBContact email
  • DOWHIGH LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 01210665GB-PPON: PBZC-9924-BJQD Park Lane West, Liverpool, North West, L30 6UH
  • DSD CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02818677GB-PPON: PVQR-5139-MJRW Dsd House Dukes Drive, Carlisle, North West, CA6 4SHContact email
  • ERIC WRIGHT CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 02565379GB-PPON: PBPY-7517-DQWN Sceptre House, Sceptre Way, Bamber Bridge Preston, North West, PR5 6AW
  • GEORGE COX & SONS LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02775128GB-PPON: PPZZ-3338-ZJQW Hall Lane Works, Farnworth, North West, BL4 7QFContact email
  • HANSON QUARRY PRODUCTS EUROPE LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 00300002GB-PPON: PBRH-1354-LQWH Second Floor, Arena Court, Maidenhead, South East, SL6 8QZ
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  • HOLCIM UK LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 00245717GB-PPON: PJCZ-7276-HCPY Bardon Hill, Bardon Road, Coalville, East Midlands, LE67 1TLContact email
  • J J O'Grady LtdBidder / tendererGB-COH: 05939646GB-PPON: PMPV-6589-BRJH 11 Neptune Court Hallam Way, Blackpool, North West, FY4 5LZ
  • J. FISHER & SONS LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 01856028GB-PPON: PLLN-4856-TTHJ Unit 10,Chanters Ind Est, Atherton, North West, M46 9BP
  • J. HOPKINS (CONTRACTORS) LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 01112562GB-PPON: PNMT-1358-MDGM J Hopkins Contractors Westinghouse Road, Manchester, North West, M17 1LP
  • JOHN WADE GROUNDWORKS LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 04836715GB-PPON: PYGB-8838-XTTL Mentor House, Blackburn, North West, BB1 6AY
  • MULTEVO LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 07308583GB-PPON: PGQB-3139-RCQT Units 1-3 Off Charles Street, Darwen, North West, BB3 1BFContact email
  • MULTIPAVE (NW) LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 06143226GB-PPON: PVMT-8821-HNTW 12 Centurion Court, Leyland, North West, PR25 3UQContact email
  • NMS CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 01910241GB-PPON: PCVQ-5477-PTHP Park Industrial Estate, Ashton In Makerfield, North West, WN4 0YUContact email
  • P. CASEY (LAND RECLAMATION) LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 01122137GB-PPON: PXVM-5935-ZMLV Rydings Road, Rochdale, North West, OL12 9PS
  • PP O'CONNOR GROUP LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 02545561GB-PPON: PXHJ-4255-BBRP The Exchange, Bury, North West, BL9 0DN
  • ROSSCO CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LTDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 09435732GB-PPON: PHVB-6425-ZXMP Ford Hill Depot, Hill End Lane, Queensbury, Yorkshire & Humber, BD13 2NQ
  • ROWAN ASHWORTH LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 04218113GB-PPON: PRGM-7162-QVZH Burn Farm Buckstones Road, Oldham, North West, OL1 4ST
  • TARMAC TRADING LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 00453791GB-PPON: PGLC-9451-BRQP Ground Floor T3 Trinity Park, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7ES
  • TOMAN CONTRACTING LTDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 12211665GB-PPON: PGCY-3337-RQXJ Helder House, Egremont, North West, CA22 2NG
  • TOPPESFIELD LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 05054176GB-PPON: PMPV-8946-JDJP Toppesfield House Unit 12, Hillview Business Park, Claydon, Ipswich, East of England, IP6 0AJ
  • WILLIAM PYE LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 01190686GB-PPON: PGGQ-9618-YZHW Chapel Quarry Chapel Hill Trading Estate, Preston, North West, PR3 3BU
  • WJ NORTH LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02884681GB-PPON: PTMB-1681-VWYJ Unit 7 Brock Way, Newcastle Under Lyme, West Midlands, ST5 6AZContact email

Official documents & specifications (5)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

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