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Published 10 Mar 2026, 07:11 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Tameside Highways Maintenance Framework

Official notice

Authority: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council (Local council)

Framework agreement8 lotsWorksCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Transport Equipment & Vehicles (34)Construction Materials & Prefab (44)Construction & Civil Engineering (45)
+3 moreSupporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services (63)Services related to the oil and gas industry (76)Cleaning & Environmental Services (90)
 Delivery: North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)
+6 moreEast Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)South West (UKK)
Framework ceiling (notional)£45,000,000total for 8 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 27 Apr 2026
Lots 8see the lot list below
Framework period 4 yrsends 29 Sept 2030 · up to 29 Mar 2032 with extensions · starts 30 Sept 2026

What is being bought8 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Tameside Council is pleased to invite suitably experienced and innovative contractors to participate in this procurement opportunity for the delivery of works and services across our highway network. As a vital part of our Housing, Environment and Estates Directorate, the Highways Service plays a central role in supporting safe travel, economic growth and high quality infrastructure for our communities. This procurement marks an important step in strengthening the resilience, efficiency and long term sustainability of our highway network.

We are seeking partners who can bring technical expertise, forward thinking solutions and a commitment to excellence in maintaining and improving our roads, footways, structures, drainage assets and traffic management systems. The appointed contractor(s) will work collaboratively with us to deliver high performing, value for money services that enhance connectivity, improve reliability and support the wider ambitions of the borough.

The framework agreement will comprise the following lots, which remain indicative at this stage and may be amended, consolidated, or otherwise refined:

LOT 1 Resurfacing

  • Carriageway resurfacing
  • Carriageway patching
  • Footway reconstruction
  • Footway resurfacing
  • Coring

LOT 2 Minor Civils

  • Civils
  • Ducting
  • Landscaping
  • Non illuminated signage

LOT 3 Drainage

  • Groundworks
  • Drainage
  • Gully maintenance

LOT 4 Propriety Treatments

  • Surface dressing
  • Micro Asphalt
  • Carriageway & Footway slurry sealing
  • Specialist applications

LOT 5 Bridges, Structures & Barriers

  • Bridges
  • Retaining walls
  • Brickwork
  • Road restraint systems
  • Steelwork

LOT 6 Lining

  • Thermoplastic lining
  • Anti - skid
  • Coloured surfacing

LOT 7 Street Lighting & Signage

  • Column replacement
  • Lantern replacement
  • Illuminated signage
  • CCTV

LOT 8 Traffic Management

  • Traffic management
  • Event management

The estimated value of the Framework Agreement over its maximum possible term will include the delivery of a £45,000,000 (Excluding VAT) capital program in conjunction with our standard revenue budget allocations. Any estimated spend referenced within this framework is indicative only and does not constitute a guarantee of volume or value. It is anticipated that further funding may be made available, but any additional funding will be subject to further Council approval and spend from other participating authorities is neither known nor guaranteed under this framework agreement

  • How the procedure runs: Stage 1 - The Council will assess each Response in line with the criteria set out in the 'Evaluation of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire'. Any Response that receives a 'fail' under these criteria will result in the Applicant being excluded from the tender process. Only Responses that achieve a 'pass' will progress further. Where a Response is scored as a 'fail', the Council will provide feedback explaining the reasons for exclusion. Applicants whose Responses are excluded will not be invited to tender Applications are invited from interested parties. The Council intends to invite up to a maximum of the top 6 highest scoring Applicants per LOT to participate in the Invitation to Tender stage. The information provided in response the technical ability section will be used by the Council to assess the technical and professional ability of Applicants. The Bidders' responses to each of the Technical & Professional Ability questions will be evaluate on a score from 1 (one) to 10 (ten) in accordance with the Scoring Criteria will be allocated to each response. Each score will then be weighted in accordance with the weightings allocated to each question, such that the total weighting applied to the Quality Assessment shall be that stated in this table. Following evaluation of the Applications, the final scores allocated will be used to rank all applicants. The highest scoring 6 applicants will be invited to Tender. Stage 2 - The Council will then issue the full ITT pack were top 3 scoring applicants for each works LOT will become party to the framework in line with the conditions in the Framework Agreement. The council will enter into contract with a maximum of 3 bidders in each LOT, this number may be less depending on number of successful bids received.

CPV: Carriageway resurfacing works · Construction work · Construction work for bridges · Gully cleaning and emptying services · Gully emptiers · Lining services · Resurfacing works · Road barriers · Road traffic-control equipment · Signage · Single carriageway construction work · Street-lighting columns · +5 more

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Open framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Framework period
4 yrs · up to 5 yrs 6 mo from 30 Sept 2026
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)

1.50% of call-off value · Fees will apply if another contracting authority chooses to call off the framework agreement. No fees will apply to Tameside Council Contracts.

Who may buy through it

The Local Authority letting the agreement will be establishing this agreement on behalf of those AGMA members, associate members and the associate bodies linked to these Authorities.

Bolton Council, Bury Council, Manchester City Council, Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council, Rochdale Council, Salford City Council, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, Tameside Council, Trafford Council and Wigan Council.

Rochdale Council, Stockport Metropolitan Borough, Trafford Council, Tameside Council, Knowsley Council, St Helens Borough Council.

The Associate Members of AGMA are Blackburn with Darwen Council, Blackpool Council, Cheshire East and Warrington Borough Council

It is conceivable that AGMA membership, associate membership and STAR authorities may change over the life of the AGREEMENT, and hence either expand or contract the list of contracting bodies eligible to use this Agreement.

Should any changes occur, then the details of such changes will be made available to interested parties.

Published description of the framework

The framework agreement will allow for both direct awards and mini‑competitions.

Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure

8 lots · all with a published value · same conditions of participation on every lot

Every one of these 8 lots carries the same published figure, £45,000,000: 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 #1ResurfacingRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

Carriageway resurfacing

Carriageway patching

Footway reconstruction

Footway resurfacing

Coring

Contract period: 30 Sept 2026 – 29 Sept 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 29 Mar 2032 with extensions
Delivery: North East, North West, Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The framework agreement will be in place for a maximum of 4 years; the council will then have the option to extend with the top ranked bidder on each Lot for up to 2 years.Second stage: 6–null candidates invited to tender
45233223 Carriageway resurfacing works45233251 Resurfacing works
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    Bidders will be assessed through both pass/fail questions and weighted technical questions. In the event of a tie in weighted scores, all bidders with the same score will progress to the ITT stage.

    All relevant criteria can be found in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire.

    shortlisting
Lot #2Minor CivilsRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

Civils

Ducting

Landscaping

Non illuminated signage

Contract period: 30 Sept 2026 – 29 Sept 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 29 Mar 2032 with extensions
Delivery: North East, North West, Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The framework agreement will be in place for a maximum of 4 years; the council will then have the option to extend with the top ranked bidder on each Lot for up to 2 years.Second stage: 6–null candidates invited to tender
34928470 Signage45000000 Construction work
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    Bidders will be assessed through both pass/fail questions and weighted technical questions. In the event of a tie in weighted scores, all bidders with the same score will progress to the ITT stage.

    All relevant criteria can be found in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire.

    shortlisting
Lot #3DrainageRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

Groundworks

Drainage

Gully maintenance

Contract period: 30 Sept 2026 – 29 Sept 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 29 Mar 2032 with extensions
Delivery: North East, North West, Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The framework agreement will be in place for a maximum of 4 years; the council will then have the option to extend with the top ranked bidder on each Lot for up to 2 years.Second stage: 6–null candidates invited to tender
34144410 Gully emptiers45000000 Construction work90640000 Gully cleaning and emptying services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    Bidders will be assessed through both pass/fail questions and weighted technical questions. In the event of a tie in weighted scores, all bidders with the same score will progress to the ITT stage.

    All relevant criteria can be found in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire.

    shortlisting
Lot #4Propriety TreatmentsRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

Surface dressing

Micro Asphalt

Carriageway & Footway slurry sealing

Specialist applications

Contract period: 30 Sept 2026 – 29 Sept 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 29 Mar 2032 with extensions
Delivery: North East, North West, Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The framework agreement will be in place for a maximum of 4 years; the council will then have the option to extend with the top ranked bidder on each Lot for up to 2 years.Second stage: 6–null candidates invited to tender
44113810 Surface dressing45233225 Single carriageway construction work
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    Bidders will be assessed through both pass/fail questions and weighted technical questions. In the event of a tie in weighted scores, all bidders with the same score will progress to the ITT stage.

    All relevant criteria can be found in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire.

    shortlisting
Lot #5Bridges, Structures & BarriersRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

Bridges

Retaining walls

Brickwork

Road restraint systems

Steelwork

Contract period: 30 Sept 2026 – 29 Sept 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 29 Mar 2032 with extensions
Delivery: North East, North West, Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The framework agreement will be in place for a maximum of 4 years; the council will then have the option to extend with the top ranked bidder on each Lot for up to 2 years.Second stage: 6–null candidates invited to tender
34928110 Road barriers44210000 Structures and parts of structures45221100 Construction work for bridges
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    Bidders will be assessed through both pass/fail questions and weighted technical questions. In the event of a tie in weighted scores, all bidders with the same score will progress to the ITT stage.

    All relevant criteria can be found in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire.

    shortlisting
Lot #6LiningRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

Thermoplastic lining

Anti - skid

Coloured surfacing

Contract period: 30 Sept 2026 – 29 Sept 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 29 Mar 2032 with extensions
Delivery: North East, North West, Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The framework agreement will be in place for a maximum of 4 years; the council will then have the option to extend with the top ranked bidder on each Lot for up to 2 years.Second stage: 6–null candidates invited to tender
45233251 Resurfacing works76211100 Lining services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    Bidders will be assessed through both pass/fail questions and weighted technical questions. In the event of a tie in weighted scores, all bidders with the same score will progress to the ITT stage.

    All relevant criteria can be found in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire.

    shortlisting
Lot #7Street Lighting & SignageRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

Column replacement

Lantern replacement

Illuminated signage

CCTV

Contract period: 30 Sept 2026 – 29 Sept 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 29 Mar 2032 with extensions
Delivery: North East, North West, Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The framework agreement will be in place for a maximum of 4 years; the council will then have the option to extend with the top ranked bidder on each Lot for up to 2 years.Second stage: 6–null candidates invited to tender
34928470 Signage34928500 Street-lighting equipment34928510 Street-lighting columns
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    Bidders will be assessed through both pass/fail questions and weighted technical questions. In the event of a tie in weighted scores, all bidders with the same score will progress to the ITT stage.

    All relevant criteria can be found in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire.

    shortlisting
Lot #8Traffic ManagementRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

Traffic management

Event management

Contract period: 30 Sept 2026 – 29 Sept 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 29 Mar 2032 with extensions
Delivery: North East, North West, Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The framework agreement will be in place for a maximum of 4 years; the council will then have the option to extend with the top ranked bidder on each Lot for up to 2 years.Second stage: 6–null candidates invited to tender
34923000 Road traffic-control equipment63712700 Traffic control services63712710 Traffic monitoring services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    Bidders will be assessed through both pass/fail questions and weighted technical questions. In the event of a tie in weighted scores, all bidders with the same score will progress to the ITT stage.

    All relevant criteria can be found in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire.

    shortlisting

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
Conditions of participation · identical on every lot1
  • Condition of participation

    Bidders will be assessed through both pass/fail questions and weighted technical questions. In the event of a tie in weighted scores, all bidders with the same score will progress to the ITT stage.

    All relevant criteria can be found in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire.

    shortlisting
What this means for your bid
  • “Tameside Highways Maintenance Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Competitive flexible procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
The Local Authority letting the agreement will be establishing this agreement on behalf of those AGMA members, associate members and the associate bodies linked to these Authorities. Bolton Council, Bury Council, Manchester City Council, Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council, Rochdale Council, Salford City Council, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, Tameside Council, Trafford Council and Wigan Council. Rochdale Council, Stockport Metropolitan Borough, Trafford Council, Tameside Council, Knowsley Council, St Helens Borough Council. The Associate Members of AGMA are Blackburn with Darwen Council, Blackpool Council, Cheshire East and Warrington Borough Council It is conceivable that AGMA membership, associate membership and STAR authorities may change over the life of the AGREEMENT, and hence either expand or contract the list of contracting bodies eligible to use this Agreement. Should any changes occur, then the details of such changes will be made available to interested parties.
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
10 Mar 2026, 07:11 GMT
Last source update
26 Mar 2026, 16:21 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 18 Aug 2026
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-028140
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Carriageway resurfacing worksConstruction workConstruction work for bridgesGully cleaning and emptying servicesGully emptiersLining servicesResurfacing worksRoad barriersRoad traffic-control equipmentSignage
+7 moreSingle carriageway construction workStreet-lighting columns
Delivery area
North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)
+1 moreSouth West (UKK)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0665cc Find a Tender
How it runs

Stage 1 - The Council will assess each Response in line with the criteria set out in the 'Evaluation of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire'. Any Response that receives a 'fail' under these criteria will result in the Applicant being excluded from the tender process. Only Responses that achieve a 'pass' will progress further. Where a Response is scored as a 'fail', the Council will provide feedback explaining the reasons for exclusion. Applicants whose Responses are excluded will not be invited to tender

Applications are invited from interested parties. The Council intends to invite up to a maximum of the top 6 highest scoring Applicants per LOT to participate in the Invitation to Tender stage.

The information provided in response the technical ability section will be used by the Council to assess the technical and professional ability of Applicants.

The Bidders' responses to each of the Technical & Professional Ability questions will be evaluate on a score from 1 (one) to 10 (ten) in accordance with the Scoring Criteria will be allocated to each response. Each score will then be weighted in accordance with the weightings allocated to each question, such that the total weighting applied to the Quality Assessment shall be that stated in this table.

Following evaluation of the Applications, the final scores allocated will be used to rank all applicants. The highest scoring 6 applicants will be invited to Tender.

Stage 2 - The Council will then issue the full ITT pack were top 3 scoring applicants for each works LOT will become party to the framework in line with the conditions in the Framework Agreement. The council will enter into contract with a maximum of 3 bidders in each LOT, this number may be less depending on number of successful bids received.

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
Requests to participate (first stage)
27 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST
Appointment period ends
27 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
20 Apr 2026, 17:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)

call-off levy · 1.50% of call-off value · Fees will apply if another contracting authority chooses to call off the framework agreement. No fees will apply to Tameside Council Contracts.

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

procontract.due-north.com ↗

Timeline

10 Mar 2026 → 30 Sept 2026 · 7 dates
  1. Planning notice published230 days ago
    10 Mar 2026, 07:11 GMT
  2. Next notice expected219 days ago
    20 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
  3. Tender notice published214 days ago
    26 Mar 2026, 16:21 GMT
  4. Clarification questions by189 days ago
    20 Apr 2026, 17:00 BST
  5. Admission / appointment period ends182 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    27 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST
  6. Award decision expected by68 days ago
    18 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
  7. Contract starts26 days ago
    30 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

5 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 10 Mar 2026
  1. Pipeline notice published
    10 Mar 2026, 07:11 GMT
    UK1
  2. Tender notice published
    26 Mar 2026, 16:21 GMT
    UK4
  3. Published value published: £45,000,000
    26 Mar 2026, 16:21 GMT
  4. Status changed to active
    26 Mar 2026, 16:21 GMT
  5. Procurement method changed
    26 Mar 2026, 16:21 GMT

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PVWB-2493-LWTQ Tameside One, Ashton under Lyne, North West, OL6 0GSContact email

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Pipeline notice planningPipeline noticeUK1Pipeline notice on Find a Tender