CWC25003 - Black Country Highways Works Framework
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£150.0m
Suppliers
25
Lots
4
Published
20 May 2026
Description
City of Wolverhampton Council, on behalf of Black Country Transport, is the Contracting Authority for the Black Country Highways Works Framework, in partnership with the following Partner Organisations: • Birmingham City Council • Dudley MBC • Sandwell MBC • Walsall MBC • Wolverhampton Homes • West Midlands Combined Authority The procurement exercise is for a new Highway Works Framework to replace the Black Country Minor Works Framework, which is now expired. The scope of the Framework includes: • Excavation of existing carriageway, footways • Landscape areas and removal of trees • Flexible pavement and footway construction • Removal and installation of road markings • Signing works • Installation of new drainage Installation of new traffic signals and pedestrian crossings • Installation of lighting columns, bollards and electrical connections • Infilling of existing subway and associated demolition works • Protection to existing underground services if required • Co-ordination of Statutory Undertakers works • Associated landscape works • Construction of park and ride facilities The estimated value of Works expected to be procured through the Framework during the 4-year term excluding VAT is £150,000,000 but there are no guarantees of minimum or maximum value or business placed as a result of the Framework Agreement. The procurement is divided into four lots - Tenders may be submitted for a maximum of any 2 lots • Lot 1 - Under £250,000 • Lot 2 - £250,000.01 to £750,000 • Lot 3 - £750,000.01 to £5,000,000 • Lot 4 - £5,000,000.01 to £10,000,000
Scope
- Reference
- CWC25003
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2029Possible extension to 31 Mar 2030
One optional 12 month extension included
- CPV classifications
- 45233000
- Contract locations
- West Midlands, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | — | quality | 50.00% |
| Social Value | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Price | — | price | 40.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 4 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£12.5m
Award date
14 May 2026
Contract start
30 Jun 2026
Contract end
30 Jun 2029
Lots · 4 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Works up to £250,000 | £12.5m | complete |
| 2 | Works between £250,000.01 - £750,000 | £17.5m | complete |
| 3 | Works between £750,000.01 and £5,000,000 | £45.0m | complete |
| 4 | Works between £5,000,000.01 and £10,000,000 | £75.0m | complete |