Scope
Reference
CWC25003
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
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £150,000,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
One optional 12 month extension included
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads
Contract locations
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 2
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 2
Lot 1. Works up to £250,000
Description
For call off contracts with a value up to £250,000.
Lot value (estimated)
- £12,500,000 excluding VAT
- £15,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Works between £250,000.01 - £750,000
Description
For all call offs valued between £250,000.01 and £750,000
Lot value (estimated)
- £17,500,000 excluding VAT
- £21,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Works between £750,000.01 and £5,000,000
Description
For all call off contracts valued between £750,000.01 and £5,000,000
Lot value (estimated)
- £45,000,000 excluding VAT
- £54,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Works between £5,000,000.01 and £10,000,000
Description
For all call offs valued between £5,000,000.01 and £10,000,000
Lot value (estimated)
- £75,000,000 excluding VAT
- £90,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
25
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Work Orders are awarded either via Direct Award or Mini-Competition and use the NEC4 suite of contracts.
The pricing and quality submissions at the ITT stage will be treated as submissions for any direct awards.
Mini-Competition routes are conducted using a mini-Competition Invitation to Tender documents containing evaluation criteria for Suppliers to respond to. This evaluation criterion for each mini-competition will be assessed using the methodology detailed in the Framework Information.
Further Information is available under section 3 of 'Framework Information' in the tender pack.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
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
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Works up to £250,000
Lot 2. Works between £250,000.01 - £750,000
Lot 3. Works between £750,000.01 and £5,000,000
Lot 4. Works between £5,000,000.01 and £10,000,000
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
12 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 February 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 September 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 50% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Risk 1: Market pricing volatility, which would lead to increased delivery costs and pressure on budgets
Risk 2: Supply chain disruption (shortage of materials or subcontractors) which could lead to programme delays
Risk 3: Contractor performance issues which may lead to delivery delays and reputational risk
Risk 4: Budget or funding constraints which may lead to reduction in work pipeline or inability to progress projects
Further information is available in the Invitation to Tender document.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Wolverhampton City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVBV-7568-LBLL
Civic Centre, St Peter's Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1SH
United Kingdom
Region: UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government