Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bce-26ca-71ab-972b-54d2d5328601/gcc-highways-major-projects-construction-framework [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # GCC Highways Major Projects Construction Framework [Gloucestershire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/gloucestershire-county-council) Estimated value £60,000,000 Published 23 Feb 2026 Deadline Closed 12 Jan 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Split into 2 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](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The Council is undertaking a competitive procurement process for a four-year multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the supply of highway construction works required by the council in relation to Highways Major Projects. The framework agreement shall comprise two lots: one for Highways Projects and the other for Structures and Geotechnical Projects . Tenderers will be selected based on quality, financial and social value criteria. The procurement of the framework is intended to replace a series of open tenders for construction works. This Framework is established to support the delivery of highways infrastructure projects across the Local Authority's network. It provides a compliant, efficient, and flexible route to market, enabling access to pre-qualified suppliers for works ranging from £0.5m to £10m for Lot 1, and £0.25m to £10m for Lot 2. The Authority Major Projects webpages can be found here which give more information about the types of projects delivered: [gloucestershire.gov.uk/major-projects-list](https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/major-projects-list/) The Framework is governed by the NEC4 Framework Contract (2017 with February 2023 amendments), with individual projects delivered under the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC 2017 with February 2023 amendments). It is structured to support both mini-competitions and direct awards, in line with the Procurement Act 2023 and the principles of The Construction Playbook. - Lot 1Highways Projects (£0.5m - £10m) Scope: New road construction and major junction upgrades. Carriageway widening, integrated transport schemes, and public realm enhancements. Earthworks, surfacing, drainage, kerbing, lighting, and signage. Stakeholder engagement and statutory undertaker coordination. Design and build (where applicable). Full scope will be provided in the tender documents. - Lot 2 Structures and Geotechnical Projects (£0.25m - £10m) Scope: Bridge construction and refurbishment. Retaining walls, culverts, tunnels, and geotechnical stabilisation. Drainage schemes. Structural strengthening, waterproofing, parapet upgrades. Piling, soil nailing, slope stabilisation. Full scope will be provided in the tender documents. Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-055fc2-2026-02-23T15:08:43Z [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-055fc2-2026-02-23T15:08:43Z) 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. 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