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Highways Term Service Contract

Dorset Council · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 00:20.

Opportunity overview

Dorset Council is planning to procure a new Highways Term Service Contract. The Contract is due to commence on 1st April 2027 for a proposed 10 year period. The contract is likely to cover structural maintenance and other projects including improvements, harbour walls, waste transfer stations and embankment stabilisation however the final scope is yet to be defined. Dorset Council is not bound by the information provided in this pipeline notice, which could change over time as plans for the procurements become clearer. Dorset Council is not under any obligation to proceed with any procurement that has been specified in this pipeline notice.

Classification

  • CPV45200000 — Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
  • CPV45233000 — Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN772022
Status
planned
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
works

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
2 Apr 2026, 00:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planned
Has Renewal
Yes

Contract period

Ends
1 Apr 2032, 00:59
Starts
1 Apr 2027, 01:00
Max Extent Date
1 Apr 2037, 00:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK25
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Entry 2
Id
45233000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
015926-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
17 Apr 2025, 14:04
Entry 2
Id
025228-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK1
Description
Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
plannedProcurementNotice
Published
22 May 2025, 16:11

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
7 May 2025, 00:59
Description
Dorset Council is undertaking early market engagement, with the aim of providing information to and requesting feedback from highway suppliers, about aspects of the Council’s Highway Term Service Contract. The anticipated value of the proposed new Highways Term Services Contract is £200m over a proposed 10-year period commencing April 2027. Dorset Council is looking for a suitably sized Tier One contractor with extensive experience of large construction and highway projects who can deliver a range of highway maintenance and infrastructure projects. The Council wishes to seek feedback from the industry in the following specific areas, but would welcome any additional comments also: - Contract processes - Incentivisation - Co-location - Reciprocal trade - Social Value - Flexibility & Responsiveness The process will involve relevant companies and organisations responding to the market engagement questions provided on the Council’s e-tendering portal - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=36a7fafc-7d1b-f011-8136-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21 The deadline for responses is 12 noon on 6th May 2025, (late submissions will not be accepted). Any clarification questions should be submitted via Supplying the South West Portal no later than 12 noon on 25th April 2025. It is not a requirement that all sections are completed by all respondents. Where Dorset Council think further clarification would assist them in informing this process, one-to-one meetings may be necessary with interested organisations who complete and return the questionnaire. Please be aware that no information submitted will be treated as confidential and may be disclosed to ensure a level playing field for all participants in any procurement process that may follow. Additionally, the council will only sign Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) using its standard terms and conditions if subsequently requested.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PHCY-8926-WVVM
Name
Dorset Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKK25
Country
GB
Locality
Dorchester
Postal Code
DT1 1XJ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PHCY-8926-WVVM
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Mr Adam Langston
Telephone
+44 1305221250

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Dorchester · UKK25 · DT1 1XJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK25 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-0504e4-2025-05-22T16:11:44+01:00Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·