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title: "GCC Highways Major Projects Construction Framework"
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# GCC Highways Major Projects Construction Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/gcc-highways-major-projects-construction-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-055fc2). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Gloucestershire County Council-: "GCC Highways Major Projects Construction Framework". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £60,000,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 12 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: procontract.due-north.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Gloucestershire County Council-](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/gloucestershire-county-council-ons-e10000013)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £60,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 12 January 2026 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Construction work
- **Delivery Location:** UKK13
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 7 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/gcc-highways-major-projects-construction-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-055fc2#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-055fc2`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/gcc-highways-major-projects-construction-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-055fc2#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [procontract.due-north.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprocontract.due-north.com%2FAdvert%3FadvertId%3D9f653f10-62cc-f011-813a-005056b64545%26p%3D696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/gcc-highways-major-projects-construction-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-055fc2#participate

## Description
The Council is undertaking a competitive procurement process for a four-year multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the supply of highway construction works required by the council in relation to Highways Major Projects. The framework agreement shall comprise two lots: one for Highways Projects and the other for Structures and Geotechnical Projects . Tenderers will be selected based on quality, financial and social value criteria. The procurement of the framework is intended to replace a series of open tenders for construction works.
This Framework is established to support the delivery of highways infrastructure projects across the Local Authority's network. It provides a compliant, efficient, and flexible route to market, enabling access to pre-qualified suppliers for works ranging from £0.5m to £10m for Lot 1, and £0.25m to £10m for Lot 2.
The Authority Major Projects webpages can be found here which give more information about the types of projects delivered:
https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/major-projects-list/
The Framework is governed by the NEC4 Framework Contract (2017 with February 2023 amendments), with individual projects delivered under the NEC4 Engineering and Construction
Contract (ECC 2017 with February 2023 amendments). It is structured to support both mini-competitions and direct awards, in line with the Procurement Act 2023 and the principles of The Construction Playbook.
Lot 1: Highways Projects (£0.5m - £10m)
Scope:
New road construction and major junction upgrades.
Carriageway widening, integrated transport schemes, and public realm enhancements.
Earthworks, surfacing, drainage, kerbing, lighting, and signage.
Stakeholder engagement and statutory undertaker coordination.
Design and build (where applicable).
Full scope will be provided in the tender documents.
Lot 2:
Structures and Geotechnical Projects (£0.25m - £10m)
Scope:
Bridge construction and refurbishment.
Retaining walls, culverts, tunnels, and geotechnical stabilisation.
Drainage schemes.
Structural strengthening, waterproofing, parapet upgrades.
Piling, soil nailing, slope stabilisation.
Full scope will be provided in the tender documents.

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: Highways Projects
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 45000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £40,000,000
- **Description:** •	New road construction and major junction upgrades.
•	Carriageway widening, integrated transport schemes, and public realm enhancements.
•	Earthworks, surfacing, drainage, kerbing, lighting, and signage.
•	Stakeholder engagement and statutory undert...
- **Contract Period:** 11/02/2026 to 10/02/2030

### Lot 2: Structures and Geotechnical Projects
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 45000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £20,000,000
- **Description:** •	Bridge construction and refurbishment.
•	Retaining walls, culverts, tunnels, and geotechnical stabilisation.
•	Drainage schemes
•	Structural strengthening, waterproofing, parapet upgrades.
•	Piling, soil nailing, slope stabilisation.
•	Full scope w...
- **Contract Period:** 11/02/2026 to 10/02/2030

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (2)
- **Award:** Lot 1: Highways Projects (pending)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **ALUN GRIFFITHS (CONTRACTORS) LIMITED, FITZGERALD CONTRACTORS LIMITED, M J CHURCH (PLANT) LIMITED (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-167775`, `GB-COH-1536747`, `GB-COH-1856955`, `GB-COH-08949189`, `GB-COH-14081596`
  - Value: £40,000,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 23/02/2026

- **Award:** Lot 2. Structures and Geotechnical Projects (pending)
  - Award id: `2`
  - Supplier(s): **ALUN GRIFFITHS (CONTRACTORS) LIMITED, CENTREGREAT LIMITED, M J CHURCH (PLANT) LIMITED (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-167775`, `GB-FTS-61590`, `GB-COH-1856955`, `GB-COH-08949189`, `GB-COH-14081596`
  - Value: £20,000,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 23/02/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F078162-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-02-23T15:08:43.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-20T13:25:45.232Z
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