Scope
Reference
DN799366
Description
The Council is seeking to appoint a supplier (the "Contractor") for the provision of Highway Infrastructure Maintenance and Improvements works which is divided into 3 sections as follows -
(i) Schemes / Footway Refurbishments
(ii) Vehicle Crossings
(iii) Drainage Investigation and Repairs / Coastal Protection
A single supplier will be awarded under this procurement.
The anticipated contract commencement date is 1 April 2026 and will be for an initial period of 3 years, to conclude on 31 March 2029. There is the potential for a contract extension, for up to 2 years in annual increments.
Total value (estimated)
- £35,000,000 excluding VAT
- £42,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The anticipated contract commencement date is 1 April 2026 and will be for an initial period of 3 years, to conclude on 31 March 2029.
There is the potential for a contract extension, for up to 2 years in annual increments.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads
- 45243000 - Coastal-defence works
Contract locations
- UKD74 - Wirral
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Please access the tender documents for further information via The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk)
Technical ability conditions of participation
Please access the tender documents for further information via The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk)
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Access to tenders documentation is free and available with the supplier's username and password on The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
26 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality (Technical) | Quality | 50% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
N/A, this has previously been carried out under ocds-h6vhtk-055657
Contracting authority
Wirral Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBCP-8675-BHWT
Town Hall, Brighton Street
Wallasey
CH44 8ED
United Kingdom
Region: UKD74 - Wirral
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government