Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be4-6ab5-70e5-999c-de68f1578731/pre-market-engagement-exercise-for-complementary-highways-framework-contracts pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Pre-Market Engagement Exercise for Complementary Highways Framework Contracts [Buckinghamshire Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/buckinghamshire-council) Open field Estimated value Not stated Published 15 Jul 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 Buckinghamshire Council is undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise to inform the procurement of two complementary Highways Framework Contracts that will support the delivery of the Council's highways, transport, drainage, structures, and environmental improvement programmes. The purpose of the PME is to engage with the market and gather feedback from suitably experienced suppliers to help shape the future procurement strategy, framework structure, lotting arrangements, and contract requirements. The Council is seeking insight from organisations capable of delivering high-quality, safe, efficient, and cost-effective services across a broad range of highway infrastructure works and professional consultancy services. The proposed procurement will establish: Framework 1 – Highways Works, covering a range of specialist and general highway construction and maintenance activities, including: Surveys, investigations and testing services. Minor highways and civil engineering works. Traffic signs, road markings and road studs. Drainage installation and improvement schemes, including SuDS. Bridges and structural maintenance works. Conventional road surfacing and reconstruction works. Specialist surfacing treatments. Pavement rehabilitation, recycling and stabilisation works. Framework 2 – Professional Services, covering technical, commercial and environmental support services, including: Commercial, project management and procurement support. Scheme design and technical advisory services. Environmental and arboricultural services. Flood risk, drainage and water management consultancy. Climate change, decarbonisation and sustainability services. Through this PME, Buckinghamshire Council aims to understand supplier capability, market capacity, innovation opportunities, delivery models and potential risks associated with the proposed frameworks. The feedback received will be used to refine the procurement approach and ensure the resulting frameworks provide a flexible and effective route for delivering the Council's future highways and infrastructure programmes. Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work for highways, roads Construction work for highways Construction work for elevated highways Surface work for highways Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths Road markings Surface work for roads Road-maintenance works Ground-drainage work Drainage works Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06cc4e-2026-07-15T19:22:02+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06cc4e-2026-07-15T19:22:02+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. 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