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Highway Structures Major Works - Framework 2027

Somerset Council · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 23 Sept 2026, 12:32.

Opportunity overview

The publication of this preliminary market notice starts the market engagement process for Somerset Council's (the Authority's) major works highway structures framework. The Authority wishes to engage with potential suppliers with an expertise in the successful delivery of similar works and provide an overview of the Authority's proposed approach and procurement process. The Authority wishes to enter into a bespoke framework agreement for this work, with subsequent task-orders being issued under a NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract Option A. The procurement process will be evaluated using the Cow Bridge scheme, with the most economically advantageous tender being awarded both the Framework and the Cow Bridge scheme, and the next three being awarded the framework. There will be quality questions as part of this evaluation.

Classification

  • CPV45220000 — Engineering works and construction works

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
ocds-h6vhtk-050b03
Main Procurement Category
works
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planned

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Communication

Future Notice Date
28 Oct 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planned

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2031, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45220000
Description
Engineering works and construction works

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK23
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
A Preliminary Market Engagement Event will be hosted online by Somerset Council on Monday 28th September 2026 at 12:00. Suppliers should use the messaging function on the portal to request the meeting link: Portal address - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Reference - EPRO1000596/ERFX1003489 Title - Highway Structures Major Works - Framework 2027 - Market Engagement The meeting will be hosted on Microsoft Teams - the link can be accessed through a web browser and does not require that you have Microsoft Teams installed. The Preliminary Market Engagement Event is intended for the Authority's officers to share information with regards to this contract. The Draft Agenda for the Preliminary Market Engagement Event will be as follows: • Introductions • Framework Overview • Procurement Process • Conditions of Contract • Design • Questions • Closing Information Attendance or non-attendance will not prejudice any supplier's participation in any subsequent procurement exercise/s. The slides, information presented, and any questions & responses provided will be made available following the event. The publication of this preliminary market notice starts the market engagement process for Somerset Council's (the Authority's) for the refurbishment and improvement works. The Authority wishes to engage with potential suppliers with an expertise in the successful delivery of similar works and provide an overview of the Authority's proposed approach and procurement process. The Authority wishes to enter into a bespoke framework agreement for this work, with subsequent task-orders being issued under a NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract Option A. The objective of the Authority is to deliver the following outcomes: The Framework Agreement for Structures Major Works, will cover both the on highway structural work and the off highway rights of way areas, and will comprise the following work types: • Urgent traffic management • Masonry bridge & retaining wall repairs • Structural concrete repairs • Bridge waterproofing • Major bridge reconstruction • Retaining wall reconstruction • Geotechnical engineering & earth retaining structures • Drainage works • Working in water & temporary watercourse management • Carriageway & footpath resurfacing
Due
28 Sept 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
087729-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
16 Sept 2026, 12:44
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Somerset Council
Id
GB-PPON-PPGC-1434-MQPJ

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PPGC-1434-MQPJ

Address

Street Address
County Hall, The Crescent
Locality
Taunton
Postal Code
TA1 4DY
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKK23

Contact

Telephone
+443001232224

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

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

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Taunton · UKK23 · TA1 4DY · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK23 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 026877-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 087729-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·