Construction Contract Leads
East of England
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 5
Status Active
Published 16th Apr 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-05a043 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Drainage and surface works |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £127,200,000 |
East of England
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 5
Status Active
Published 16th Apr 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-05a043 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Drainage and surface works |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £127,200,000 |
Scope
Reference
HCC2517410
Description
Hertfordshire County Council is currently out to procurement for the Provision of a Framework for Structural Maintenance and Resurfacing Treatments
The Structural Maintenance and Resurfacing Treatment (SMART) Framework is due to expire on 30 September 2026. The Framework covers the following scope and objectives for the Client:
鈥 Maximise the outcomes for its customers, from the funds available to the Client, whilst holding the Client and its Highways Service providers accountable for effectiveness and efficiency.
鈥 Develop and implement transport strategies in support of the Local Transport Plan and other Client policy objectives.
鈥 Support Elected Members to take decisions, within the overall policy framework, which affect their local area, and to implement them.
鈥 Ensure that the customer journey is simple, efficient and effective.
鈥 Ensure that everyone within the Highways Service understands and adheres to the Client's policies, strategies, standards and protocols.
鈥 Carry out works that are related to either safety or asset protection, and to plan work in technically
derived programmes for maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
鈥 Carry out work using the most efficient methods available to implement local member decisions.
鈥 Arrange for Highway Services to be delivered by lean and effective methods.
鈥 Have straightforward relationships with local Members/Divisions and with stakeholders such as District Councils across all strategic transport areas.
This is a Framework, within which, call offs will be issued based on the NEC4 ECC form of Contract.
The Client wishes to undertake a core programme of structural maintenance surfacing works over a four year period at various locations throughout the County of Hertfordshire.
The Framework is split into the following 5 Lots:
Lot 1 Carriageway Resurfacing - A Roads and Local Roads
Lot 2 Surface Dressing
Lot 3 Carriageway Microsurfacing and Preparation
Lot 4 Footway Microsurfacing
Lot 5 Footway Reconstruction (including Drainage and General Civils)
Please refer to the tender documents for full details.
This procurement is an open process. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 鈥榚xpress an interest鈥 and also 鈥榦pt in鈥 which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system.
To be considered as a Tenderer you must complete and submit a Tender by the deadline of 12 noon on the 3rd June 2026
Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline.
Please ensure that where possible documents are uploaded as a PDF and that file names are succinct.
Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents, and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.
Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.
Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.
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Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- 拢127,200,000 excluding VAT
- 拢152,640,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45233220 - Surface work for roads
- 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work
- 45232451 - Drainage and surface works
- 45232452 - Drainage works
- 45233141 - Road-maintenance works
- 45233161 - Footpath construction work
- 45233162 - Cycle path construction work
- 45233221 - Road-surface painting work
- 45233222 - Paving and asphalting works
- 45233223 - Carriageway resurfacing works
- 50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment
Contract locations
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Lot 1. Carriageway Resurfacing - A Roads and Local Roads
Description
Please refer to Lot 1 - Volume 0 - Part H Framework Scope, 3.4 Lot 1 Carriageway Resurfacing 鈥 A Roads and Local Roads
Lot value (estimated)
- 拢18,000,000 excluding VAT
- 拢21,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 Surface Dressing
Description
Please refer to Lot 2 - Volume 0 - Part H Framework Scope, 3.5 Lot 2 - Surface Dressing
Lot value (estimated)
- 拢5,000,000 excluding VAT
- 拢6,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Lot 3 Carriageway Microsurfacing and Preparation
Description
Please refer to Lot 3 - Volume 0 - Part H Framework Scope, 3.6 Lot 3 - Carriageway Microsurfacing and Preparation
Lot value (estimated)
- 拢3,000,000 excluding VAT
- 拢3,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Lot 4 Footway Microsurfacing
Description
Please refer to Lot 4 - Volume 0 - Part H Framework Scope, 3.7 Lot 4 - Footway Microsurfacing
Lot value (estimated)
- 拢800,000 excluding VAT
- 拢960,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Lot 5 Footway Reconstruction (including Drainage and General Civils)
Description
Please refer to Lot 5 - Volume 0 - Part H Framework Scope, 3.8 Lot 5 - Footway Reconstruction (including Drainage and General Civils)
Lot value (estimated)
- 拢5,000,000 excluding VAT
- 拢6,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Call-Offs awarded under this Framework will be awarded in accordance with the ordering procedure detailed in Part I 鈥 Award Procedure of the Framework.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Carriageway Resurfacing - A Roads and Local Roads
Lot 2. Lot 2 Surface Dressing
Lot 3. Lot 3 Carriageway Microsurfacing and Preparation
Lot 4. Lot 4 Footway Microsurfacing
Lot 5. Lot 5 Footway Reconstruction (including Drainage and General Civils)
Please refer to the Instructions to Tenderers document
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Carriageway Resurfacing - A Roads and Local Roads
Lot 2. Lot 2 Surface Dressing
Lot 3. Lot 3 Carriageway Microsurfacing and Preparation
Lot 4. Lot 4 Footway Microsurfacing
Lot 5. Lot 5 Footway Reconstruction (including Drainage and General Civils)
Please refer to the Instructions to Tenderers document
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Carriageway Resurfacing - A Roads and Local Roads
Lot 2. Lot 2 Surface Dressing
Lot 3. Lot 3 Carriageway Microsurfacing and Preparation
Lot 4. Lot 4 Footway Microsurfacing
Lot 5. Lot 5 Footway Reconstruction (including Drainage and General Civils)
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 May 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
3 June 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 August 2026
Award criteria
Lot 1. Carriageway Resurfacing - A Roads and Local Roads
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Basket of Goods 80% Schedule of Rates 10% Compensation Events 10% | Price | 60% |
| Quality | Generic Quality 70% QQ1 鈥 Ancillary Works 10% QQ2 鈥 CDM Requirements 10% QQ3 鈥 Quality Management and Audit 10% QQ4 鈥 Communications with Key Stakeholders 10% QQ5 鈥 Key Performance... Indicators 10% QQ6 鈥 Social Value 5% QQ7 鈥 Time information & proactive Network Management 10% QQ8 鈥 Sustainability/Carbon Reduction 5% Lot 1 Specific Quality 30% QQ9 鈥 Planning & Coordinating Works 15% QQ10 鈥 Collaborative Working 15% | Quality | 40% |
Lot 2. Lot 2 Surface Dressing
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Basket of Goods 80% Schedule of Rates 10% Compensation Events 10% | Price | 60% |
| Quality | Generic Quality 70% QQ1 鈥 Ancillary Works 10% QQ2 鈥 CDM Requirements 10% QQ3 鈥 Quality Management and Audit 10% QQ4 鈥 Communications with Key Stakeholders 10% QQ5 鈥 Key Performance... Indicators 10% QQ6 鈥 Social Value 5% QQ7 鈥 Time information & proactive Network Management 10% QQ8 鈥 Sustainability/Carbon Reduction 5% Lot 2 Specific Quality 30% QQ11 鈥 Collaborative Working 10% QQ12 鈥 Project Approach/Delivery 10% QQ13 鈥 Risk Management and Operational Improvements 10% | Quality | 40% |
Lot 3. Lot 3 Carriageway Microsurfacing and Preparation
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Basket of Goods 80% Schedule of Rates 10% Compensation Events 10% | Price | 60% |
| Quality | Generic Quality 70% QQ1 鈥 Ancillary Works 10% QQ2 鈥 CDM Requirements 10% QQ3 鈥 Quality Management and Audit 10% QQ4 鈥 Communications with Key Stakeholders 10% QQ5 鈥 Key Performance... Indicators 10% QQ6 鈥 Social Value 5% QQ7 鈥 Time information & proactive Network Management 10% QQ8 鈥 Sustainability/Carbon Reduction 5% Lot 3 Specific Quality 30% QQ14 鈥 Programme & Co-ordinating Works 10% QQ15 鈥 Collaborative Working 10% QQ16 鈥 Operational Improvements 10% | Quality | 40% |
Lot 4. Lot 4 Footway Microsurfacing
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Basket of Goods 80% Schedule of Rates 10% Compensation Events 10% | Price | 60% |
| Quality | Generic Quality 70% QQ1 鈥 Ancillary Works 10% QQ2 鈥 CDM Requirements 10% QQ3 鈥 Quality Management and Audit 10% QQ4 鈥 Communications with Key Stakeholders 10% QQ5 鈥 Key Performance... Indicators 10% QQ6 鈥 Social Value 5% QQ7 鈥 Time information & proactive Network Management 10% QQ8 鈥 Sustainability/Carbon Reduction 5% Lot 4 Specific Quality 30% QQ17 鈥 Programme & Co-ordinating Works 10% QQ18 鈥 Collaborative Working 10% QQ19 鈥 Operational Improvements 10% | Quality | 40% |
Lot 5. Lot 5 Footway Reconstruction (including Drainage and General Civils)
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Basket of Goods 80% Schedule of Rates 10% Compensation Events 10% | Price | 60% |
| Quality | Generic Quality 70% QQ1 鈥 Ancillary Works 10% QQ2 鈥 CDM Requirements 10% QQ3 鈥 Quality Management and Audit 10% QQ4 鈥 Communications with Key Stakeholders 10% QQ5 鈥 Key Performance... Indicators 10% QQ6 鈥 Social Value 5% QQ7 鈥 Time information & proactive Network Management 10% QQ8 鈥 Sustainability/Carbon Reduction 5% Lot 5 Specific Quality 30% QQ20 鈥 Managing Opportunities & Risks 15% QQ21 鈥 Operational Improvements 15% | Quality | 40% |
Other information
Payment terms
Invoices are to be submitted to the Council, in accordance with the Prices and Payment clause in the Conditions of Contract. Payment will normally be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of a correct invoice.
Description of risks to contract performance
In February 2025 the UK Government formally invited Hertfordshire County Council (the 鈥滳ouncil鈥) and the various district and borough Councils of Hertfordshire to develop proposals for local government reorganisation in Hertfordshire which is likely to result in the current two-tier system of local government being reorganised into a single tier of local government with one or more unitary councils for the whole of the Hertfordshire area. If implemented, local government reorganisation is currently expected to take effect in April 2028 and, on that date, the existing two-tier councils will be dissolved and replaced by one or more new unitary authorities. Existing contracts held by the Council and the district and borough Councils of Hertfordshire are expected to transfer to their successor authorities on vesting day in accordance with the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 and the Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transfer of Functions, Property, Rights and Liabilities) Regulations 2008. These reforms will be subject to a decision of the Secretary of State and could be subject to change at any time.
As these reforms may occur during the term of this contract and result in changes to the form, structure, size and shape of local government in Hertfordshire, they are a known risk to the Council within the meaning of paragraph 6, Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023 (Act) in that the reforms could jeopardise the satisfactory performance of the contract but because the nature and extent of the reforms are presently unknown, it is not possible to address the risks in the contract. If these risks materialise, the contract may need to be modified under paragraph 5 of Schedule 8 of the Act. Such modification could include, but not be limited to, the need to replace the contracting authority with a successor public authority and/or vary the structure, scope, nature and/or geographical location/boundary within which the contract is delivered.
Tenderers should note that any variation(s) to the terms and conditions of the contract will be made in accordance with its terms.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
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Contracting authority
Hertfordshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWJT-5264-WYMY
Robertson House, Six Hills Way
Stevenage
SG1 2FQ
United Kingdom
Email: strategic.procurement [at] hertfordshire.gov.uk
Website:
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
