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Scope

Description

Lot 1 - Surfacing

Lot 2 - Civils

Lot 3 - Cold Milling

Lot 4 - Repairs to Asphalt Surfaces

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

• £50,000,000 excluding VAT
• £59,999,999.99 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Main procurement category

Works

CPV classifications

• 45233000 - Â鶹Éç, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

Contract locations

• UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen

Lot constraints

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:

There is no restriction on the number of lots that contractors can bid for or be awarded.

Not the same for all lots

Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.

Lot 1. Surfacing

Description

Highways Surfacing across Blackburn with Darwen.

Lot value (estimated)

• £20,000,000 excluding VAT
• £24,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

• 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028
• Possible extension to 31 July 2030
• 4 years

Description of possible extension:

2 x 12-month optional extension periods.

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 2. Civils

Description

Civils Works throughout Blackburn with Darwen.

Lot value (estimated)

• £20,000,000 excluding VAT
• £24,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

• 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028
• Possible extension to 31 July 2030
• 4 years

Description of possible extension:

2 x 12-month optional extensions.

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 3. Cold Milling

Description

Cold Milling works throughout Blackburn with Darwen.

Lot value (estimated)

• £5,000,000 excluding VAT
• £6,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

• 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028
• Possible extension to 31 July 2030
• 4 years

Description of possible extension:

2 x 12-month optional extension periods.

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 4. Repairs to Asphalt Surfaces

Description

Repairs to Asphalt Surfaces throughout Blackburn with Darwen.

Lot value (estimated)

• £5,000,000 excluding VAT
• £6,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

• 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028
• Possible extension to 31 July 2030
• 4 years

Description of possible extension:

2 x 12-month optional extension periods.

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract locations 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

 Lots 1 & 2

Award without further competition:

1. The three successful contractors who gain a place on lots 1 or 2 will be ranked (1st – 3rd) based on their tender evaluation score in applying to get on the Framework.

2. The Council will approach the first ranked supplier with a brief / schedule of works, designs and all other necessary information relating to the works scheme.

3. The contractor must respond to the Council within 5 working days (or earlier if stipulated by the Framework Manager) either accepting or declining the works.

4. Upon acceptance of the works, the Council must then give the contractor a further 2-weeks (or earlier if stipulated by the Framework Manager) to provide a price for the works and any other information required by the Council.

5. If the first placed contractor is unavailable, unwilling or unable to undertake the works or has not replied within the given timeframe, the Council can then approach the second placed contractor and the same process as stated above will commence.

Further Competition:

1. All three successful contractors who gained a place on lots 1 or 2 will be invited to participate in a further competition for a works scheme.

2. The Council will provide the Contractors with a with a brief / schedule of works, designs and all other necessary information relating to the works scheme.

3. Contractors will be given a minimum of 2-weeks to submit a quotation.

4. Providing bidders return all required information as requested by the Council, all further competitions will then be evaluated against a criterion of 100% price.

5. All participating bidders will be notified of the outcome of the further competition as soon as possible following internal approval to award.

 Lots 3 & 4:

Award without further competition:

1. All work under lots 3 and 4 of this framework will be awarded without further competition.

2. The two successful contractors who gain a place on lots 3 or 4 will be ranked 1st & 2nd based on their tender evaluation score in applying to get on the Framework.

3. The Council will approach the first ranked supplier with a brief / schedule of works, designs and all other necessary information relating to the works scheme.

4. The contractor must respond to the Council within 5 working days (or earlier if stipulated by the Framework Manager) either accepting or declining the works.

5. If the first placed contractor is unavailable, unwilling or unable to undertake the works or has not replied within the given timeframe, the Council can then approach the second placed contractor and the same process as stated above will commence.

6. The price for all works under lots 3 & 4 must be as per the priced schedule of rates submitted by the chosen contractor.

Further Competition:

• Not applicable under lots 3 & 4 of this framework.

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. Surfacing

Lot 2. Civils

Lot 3. Cold Milling

Lot 4. Repairs to Asphalt Surfaces

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

3 June 2026, 12:00pm

Tender submission deadline

10 June 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)

29 June 2026

Award criteria

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice

Not required - The Council have full understanding of our requirement and the market following lessons learnt from operation of previous framework.

Contracting authority

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYGR-1856-CVXM

Floor 1, The Town Hall, King William Street

Blackburn

BB1 7DY

United Kingdom

Contact name: Luke Smith

Email: luke.smith [at] blackburn.gov.uk

Website: /

Region: UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government