Scope
Reference
CWC25003MW
Description
The City of Wolverhampton Council, on behalf of the Black Country local authorities (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton), is preparing to launch a procurement exercise for a new Highway Works Framework to replace the current Black Country Minor Works Framework, which is approaching expiry.
We are seeking to engage with the market at this early stage to help shape the scope, structure, and approach of the new framework. The framework will aim to provide a flexible, efficient, and value-driven mechanism for delivering highways-related projects across the Black Country.
The framework is anticipated to be multi-lot and multi-supplier, with a potential duration of up to 4 years.
We are looking to:
Gauge interest from the market
Understand capacity and capability
Test assumptions around lotting strategy, contract structure, and delivery models
Identify potential challenges or opportunities ahead of formal procurement.
If you would like to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement please complete and submit the questionnaire available on the ProContract portal. wolverhamptontenders.com
Contract dates (estimated)
- 17 January 2026 to 16 January 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads
Contract locations
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Engagement
Engagement deadline
20 June 2025
Engagement process description
The City of Wolverhampton Council, on behalf of the Black Country local authorities (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton), is preparing to launch a procurement exercise for a new Highway Works Framework to replace the current Black Country Minor Works Framework, which is approaching expiry.
We are seeking to engage with the market at this early stage to help shape the scope, structure, and approach of the new framework. The framework will aim to provide a flexible, efficient, and value-driven mechanism for delivering highways-related projects across the Black Country.
The framework is anticipated to be multi-lot and multi-supplier, with a potential duration of up to 4 years.
We are looking to:
Gauge interest from the market
Understand capacity and capability
Test assumptions around lotting strategy, contract structure, and delivery models
Identify potential challenges or opportunities ahead of formal procurement.
Once the framework goes live, it will be available for use by other public sector bodies within the West Midlands.
If you would like to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement, please complete and submit the questionnaire available on the Procontract portal - www.wolverhamptontenders.com where you will also be able to register your interest to attend a supplier engagement day. The supplier engagement day will be held on Tuesday 29 April at the Civic Centre, Wolverhampton. Further information is available via the Procontract portal.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contracting authority
Wolverhampton City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVBV-7568-LBLL
Civic Centre, St Peters Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1RL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement Team
Telephone: +44 1902556556
Email: tenders@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Website: https://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/
Region: UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government