Tameside Council Highways Maintenance Framework Agreement

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Published March 26th, 2026

Detected March 26th, 2026

Summary

Tameside Council has published an open procurement notice for a Highways Maintenance Framework Agreement valued at £45,000,000. The opportunity is open to interested suppliers, including SMEs and VCSEs, with a closing date for tenders on 27 April 2026.

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What changed

Tameside Council is seeking experienced contractors for its Highways Maintenance Framework Agreement, a procurement valued at £45,000,000. The contract covers works and services for the council's highway network, including roads, footways, structures, drainage, and traffic management systems. The procedure type is an open procedure above the relevant threshold, indicating that any interested supplier can submit a tender.

Potential suppliers must submit their tenders by 27 April 2026, 12pm. The contract is expected to start on 30 September 2026 and end on 29 September 2030. The notice is suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations (VCSEs). Interested parties can find more details and apply via the provided ProContract link.

What to do next

Review tender requirements and eligibility criteria.
Submit tender application by 27 April 2026, 12pm.
Consult the provided ProContract link for detailed application instructions.

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Published date: 26 March 2026

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.

Watch this notice Print this notice Closing: 27 April 2026, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

Road equipment - 34920000
Traffic-monitoring equipment - 34970000
Control, safety, signalling and light equipment - 34990000
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- Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 44000000
- Construction work - 45000000
- Traffic control services - 63712700
- Traffic monitoring services - 63712710
- Lining services - 76211100

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£45,000,000

Procurement reference

TAME001-DN811218-05534549

Published date

26 March 2026

Closing date

27 April 2026

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

30 September 2026

Contract end date

29 September 2030

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

What is an open procedure (above threshold)? Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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.
Our highway network underpins everyday life for residents, visitors and businesses. It connects people to education, employment, health services, town centres and green spaces. As we invest in the future of Tameside -through major regeneration programmes and strengthen local transport links - we need partners who understand the importance of high quality infrastructure in shaping thriving, well connected places.