Scope
Reference
DN781804
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.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £60,000,000 excluding VAT
- £72,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 February 2026 to 10 February 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Lot 1. Highways Projects
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 undertaker coordination.
• Design and build (where applicable).
• Full scope will be provided in the Call-off documentation.
Anticipated to be £10m per annum.
Lot value (estimated)
- £40,000,000 excluding VAT
- £48,000,000 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. Structures and Geotechnical Projects
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 will be provided in the Call-off documentation.
Estimated value £5m per annum.
Lot value (estimated)
- £20,000,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000,000 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
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Mini-Competition will be the default process for awarding work under the framework. Where the Call-Off value exceeds the Works Procurement Threshold, currently £5,372,609, a mini-competition must be carried out.
The Mini-Competition will be assessed on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in the Call-off ITT and all Framework Contractors that take part in the Mini-Competition will be informed of the outcome of that evaluation.
The evaluation criteria will be Price, Quality, Social Value (minimum 15%)
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Highways Projects
Lot 2. Structures and Geotechnical Projects
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
12 January 2026, 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)
30 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 50% |
| Price | Price | 35% |
| Social Value | Quality | 15% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9f653f10-62cc-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
Contracting authority
Gloucestershire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZHT-7473-ZVPN
Shire Hall, Westgate Street
Gloucester
GL1 2TG
United Kingdom
Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government