Highways Materials and Tools Framework

What the buyer is asking for

The estimated framework start date is 18th December 2026 and will run until 17th December 2028, with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. The framework is for the supply and delivery of various highways materials and tools, which are required for the delivery of Highway Services in-house operations. Highway Services operations range from routine highway maintenance works to high profile highway improvement schemes within our town centres. The framework will comprise of 3 different Lots, these are; Lot 1 - Miscellaneous Civil Engineering Materials, including Cements, Drainage Materials, Manhole Covers and Gully Grates, Road Marking Materials and Timber Products Lot 2 - Site Safety Materials, including Cone Signs, Cones and Barriers, Danger Lamps, Footway Boards, Lot 3 - Tools and consumables, including hand tools, wheelbarrows, buckets, replacement blades and sandbags. Materials included on the framework price list are specified based on their performance properties, supported by adherence to British Standards where applicable. Tools and consumables are specified based on their quality and where applicable compatibility with other equipment already used by the service. Delivery timescales and depot or site locations will be stated within the framework price list and re-iterated on any orders placed, to ensure goods are delivered on time and to the correct location. The supply and delivery cost on the price list, is what will be evaluated and used to obtain the positions on the framework. While it is rare that collections from suppliers is needed, suppliers will be asked to provide a price for collection, should the need to required.

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3 lots

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• Miscellaneous Civil Engineering Materials£375k

  Purchase and delivery of Miscellaneous Civil Engineering Materials including Cements, Drainage and Ducting Materials, Manhole Covers and Gully Grates, Road Marking Materials and Timber Products.

• Site Safety Materials£38k

  Purchase and Delivery of Site Safety Materials including Cone Signs, Cones and Barriers, Danger Lamps and Footway Boards

• Tools and consumables£38k

  Purchase and Delivery of Tools and consumables including (but not limited to) hand tools, wheelbarrows, buckets, replacement blades and sandbags.

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Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published7 days ago

   30 Oct 2026, 10:19 GMT
2. Clarification questions byin 7 days

   13 Nov 2026, 13:00 GMT
3. Submission deadlinein 17 days

   23 Nov 2026, 13:00 GMT
4. Award decision expected byin 33 days

   9 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

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Notice history

3 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender

1. Pipeline or early engagement notice3 Jul 2026, 12:03 BST062731-2026
2. Tender notice29 Oct 2026, 15:33 GMT102764-2026
3. Tender updated30 Oct 2026, 10:19 GMT103027-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender