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Highways Framework

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ORGANIZATION

Blackpool Council

LOCATION

Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

VALUE

£240,000,000

DEADLINE

February 09, 2026 at 15:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

45233210

REFERENCE

001320-2026

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Original Tender Description

Blackpool Council are establishing a lotted - Highways surfacing and civil engineering works Framework. The procurement will be conducted as an open tender and will establish a framework for a 4-year period. Call off contracts may be entered into from the framework in the manner described within the tender documents. The framework will consist of two lots as follows: Lot 1 - Highways Surfacing - Surfacing includes re-surfacing and re-construction of the highway network using conventional surfacing materials consisting of flexible and rigid pavement treatments (hot, warm and cold mix asphalts/concrete) Lot 2 - Highways Civils - Civil Engineering Works includes construction of improvement works on or associated with the highway network The intention is to establish a framework of up to 4 Suppliers for lot 1 and up to 4 Suppliers for lot 2. The indicative range of call off contracts that may be entered into is typically expected to be in the range as set out below: • Lot 1 - Highways Surfacing - £100,000 - £5,000,000 • Lot 2 - Highways Civils - £100,000 - £1,500,000 In addition to Blackpool Council the framework is being made available to Lancashire County Council, Blackburn with Darwen Council, Lancashire Combined County Authority, Current members, associate members and future members of the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities. The published tender documents set out full details of the procurement process. All tender documents are available free of charge through Blackpool Council's e-tendering portal - https://procontract.due-north.com/
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided information. Bidders should refer to the full tender documents for standard grounds for exclusion.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be capable of bidding for Lot 1 (Highways Surfacing), Lot 2 (Highways Civils), or both.
  • Be willing to enter into a 4-year framework agreement.
  • Be prepared to deliver services to Blackpool Council, Lancashire County Council, Blackburn with Darwen Council, Lancashire Combined County Authority, and current, associate, and future members of the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • For Lot 1 (Highways Surfacing): Demonstrate capability in re-surfacing and re-construction of highway networks using conventional surfacing materials, including flexible and rigid pavement treatments (hot, warm, and cold mix asphalts/concrete).
  • For Lot 2 (Highways Civils): Demonstrate capability in the construction of improvement works on or associated with the highway network.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Possess the financial capacity to deliver call-off contracts for Lot 1 ranging from £100,000 to £5,000,000.
  • Possess the financial capacity to deliver call-off contracts for Lot 2 ranging from £100,000 to £1,500,000.
  • Demonstrate overall financial stability to support a 4-year framework agreement with an estimated total value of £200M.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit the bid through Blackpool Council's e-tendering portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/.
  • Ensure the bid is submitted by the deadline: 2026-02-09 15:00:00.
  • Adhere to the open tender procurement process.
  • Provide all required information and documentation as detailed in the full tender documents.
  • Clearly indicate which lot(s) (Lot 1, Lot 2, or both) the bid applies to.

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Summary:
Blackpool Council is establishing a 4-year Highways Framework for surfacing and civil engineering works across two lots, with an estimated total value of £200M, inviting bids via an open tender process.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender provides a clear framework for significant highways works, demonstrating good basic information and accessibility. However, the absence of explicit evaluation criteria and some data ambiguities reduce its overall quality.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV codes correctly, and there are no disputes. However, the reveal date is missing, and the summary lacks explicit mandatory exclusion grounds and evaluation criteria, which are important for full compliance disclosure.

Missing reveal date
No explicit evaluation criteria in summary
Clarity80/100

The description of the framework, lots, and scope is clear and unambiguous. AI-extracted requirements are well-structured. The primary clarity issue is the absence of specified evaluation criteria in the provided information.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, deadlines, value, and duration are well-specified. However, the lack of explicit evaluation criteria and the fact that only one of four tender documents is summarized indicate incompleteness in the provided data.

No evaluation criteria specified
Only 1 of 4 tender documents summarized
Fairness85/100

Full document access is provided via an e-tendering portal, and the estimated value is disclosed. Requirements appear generic and not tailored. The significant concern for fairness is the absence of specified evaluation criteria, which impacts transparency and objectivity.

No evaluation criteria specified
Practicality65/100

A document URL and e-tendering portal are provided, and the contract start date and duration are clear. However, the automated check flags 'No e-submission', which contradicts the presence of an e-tendering portal, creating ambiguity regarding practical submission methods.

Contradiction regarding e-submission support
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields are mostly populated, and dates are logical. There are no disputes. Minor inconsistencies include an empty 'Liable Person' field and N/A codes for procedure types, as well as the contradiction regarding e-submission.

Empty 'Liable Person' field
N/A codes for procedure type
Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards.

No green procurement focus
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of framework and lots
Estimated value and duration clearly specified
Full document access via e-tendering portal
Requirements appear generic and not tailored
No disputes or suspensions

Concerns

Absence of explicit evaluation criteria
Ambiguity regarding e-submission support
Missing reveal date for full compliance check
Lack of explicit sustainability (green, social, innovation) focus
Only 1 of 4 tender documents summarized in provided data

Recommendations

1. Ensure all tender documents explicitly detail evaluation criteria for transparency and fairness.
2. Clarify e-submission capabilities of the e-tendering portal to avoid ambiguity.
3. Consider integrating sustainability (environmental, social, innovation) criteria into future tenders.

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