Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be7-19c0-7239-a068-902114a446ac/utc-ducting-minor-highways-framework pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # UTC Ducting & Minor Highways Framework [Transport for Greater Manchester](https://tendernation.io/buyers/transport-for-greater-manchester) Estimated value £75,000,000 Published 12 Aug 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 TfGM's current UTC Ducting & Minor Highways Framework is approaching the end of its current term and in advance of retender TfGM are seeking market input into delivery routes for either a new framework or alternative options that will meet TfGM's requirements over the coming four (or alternative) year period that will successfully meet the on-going demands of renewing and enhancing the Highway Network into future funding cycles. The expiring framework has been used to deliver the following minor highways schemes: - The addition of SCOOT / MOVA ducting to existing traffic signal junctions - Bus stop kerbing and flagging upgrades - Construction of controlled pedestrian crossings (zebra, puffin, toucan etc) - Construction of new traffic signal junctions and upgrades to existing junctions. Please note the values in this notice are based on a single supplier contracting arrangement. In the instance that a framework is established, the values and dates will be as follows: Start Date: 01/05/2027 ### End Date: 30/04/2031 ### Estimated Value: £25,000,000 And in the instance that a single supplier contracting arrangement is established, the values and dates will be as follows: Start Date: 01/05/2027 ### End Date: 30/04/2039 ### Estimated Value: £90,000,000 Following the market engagement phase, TfGM will confirm the contracting arrangement. ## CPV classification Designs Building fittings Construction work Construction consultancy services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06e296-2026-08-12T13:26:16+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06e296-2026-08-12T13:26:16+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 Transport for Greater Manchester: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/transport-for-greater-manchester) [Sector More Printed matter & publishing tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/printed-matter-publishing) ## More tenders like this [Tickets – g00402\_2026 - fornitura DI DI rotoli DI biglietti DI esazione pedaggio. · Autostrada Brescia Verona Vicenza Padova SPA · 40 days left · 28 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-43bb-71ac-b458-bacc38f6a110/italy-tickets-g00402-2026-fornitura-di-di-rotoli-di-biglietti-di-esazione) [Savings stamps – 23/2026 · ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ ΥΔΡΕΥΣΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΠΟΧΕΤΕΥΣΗΣ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗΣ ΑΝΩΝΥΜΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-38cf-7109-affa-f45b1b265399/greece-savings-stamps-232026) [Miscellaneous printed matter – TISKOVINE IN ETIKETE · Univerzitetni Klinični Center Maribor · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0ca1-70c1-a249-d897cdab4d02/slovenia-miscellaneous-printed-matter-tiskovine-in-etikete) [Newsprint, handmade paper and other uncoated paper or paperboard for graphic purposes – Papiers reprographiques · Sénat · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-21e8-731f-8516-743acf6d0cad/france-newsprint-handmade-paper-and-other-uncoated-paper-or-paperboard-for-gr) [Printed books – achat de livres imprimes POUR LE reseau des equipements culturels de gpsea (2027-2030) · Grand Paris Sud Est Avenir · 16 days left · 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-170f-70dd-a381-186e516c1f4c/france-printed-books-achat-de-livres-imprimes-pour-le-reseau-des-equipements) [Advertising material – Dostawa materiałów promujących województwo w zakresie działań wspierających przedsiębiorczość i na potrzeby wydarzeń gospodarczych. · Województwo Łódzkie · 37 days left · 25 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-923b-7046-8765-bdf658c0db38/poland-advertising-material-dostawa-materialow-promujacych-wojewodztwo-w-zak)