Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcc-2711-7257-b2b8-4fb93697c5aa/cwc25003-black-country-highways-works-framework awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # CWC25003 - Black Country Highways Works Framework [Wolverhampton City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wolverhampton-city-council) Estimated value £150,000,000 Published 20 May 2026 Deadline Closed 17 Dec 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Split into 4 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. ## CPV classification Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-04fd3b-2026-05-20T08:39:25+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-04fd3b-2026-05-20T08:39:25+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Wolverhampton City Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wolverhampton-city-council) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Hdc-1714 wadkins pavilion refurbishment · Harborough District Council · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a155bf-f664-72f9-9823-a85d6cddbdc6/hdc-1714-wadkins-pavilion-refurbishment) [Design, supply, and Installation of Newbiggin Skatepark Extension · Newbiggin Town Council · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-19a2-7348-a5cc-3f5ae51ef934/design-supply-and-installation-of-newbiggin-skatepark-extension) [Tender for the design, supply, delivery and installation of a modular UNIT and associated works at ARC healthy living, irvinestown. peaceplus funded upgrade works · Fermanagh and Omagh District Council · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1b74-73ec-a6f6-a1af37959997/tender-for-the-design-supply-delivery-and-installation-of-a-modular-unit-and-a) [ESPH AB RDC Sidley Depot (ESPH753) · Rother District Council · 49 days left · 7 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1d19-7155-8fe0-0d917105fca8/esph-ab-rdc-sidley-depot-esph753) [Demolition, Design and Construction of Howard's Lane Public Toilets, Howard's Lane, Wareham · Wareham Town Council · 88 days left · 15 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1d8a-7277-bc5b-edc9a127ee5b/demolition-design-and-construction-of-howards-lane-public-toilets-howards-la)