CWC25003 - Black Country Highways Works Framework

Wolverhampton City CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-04fd3bProcurement Act 2023SME suitablepending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£150.0m

Awarded 14 May 2026

Suppliers

25

23 SME

Lots

4

4 awarded

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 2029
Possible 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.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Qualityquality50.00%
Social Valuequality10.00%
Priceprice40.00%

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.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Works up to £250,000£12.5mcomplete
2Works between £250,000.01 - £750,000£17.5mcomplete
3Works between £750,000.01 and £5,000,000£45.0mcomplete
4Works between £5,000,000.01 and £10,000,000£75.0mcomplete