Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d11-1283-711c-96b6-59dae5702547/task-order-from-pdf-framework-for-m53-sb-to-m56-eb-ds awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Task Order from PDF framework for M53 SB to M56 EB DS [National Highways](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-highways) Estimated value £792,231 Published 20 Oct 2025 Deadline Closed 5 Jun 2025 ## 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender - Principal Contractor and welfare provision (Octavius Infrastructure Limited) - Clearance of nearside and offside overburden and minimal vegetation clearance where required only (Octavius Infrastructure Limited). - Resurfacing as per design and specification, including various inlay depths and 0.5m inlay into hardshoulder where it drains to nearside and to edge of carriageway where drains to offside for road safety audit purposes (Breedon Colas JV) - Installation of road markings and studs. Works to include replacing surface mounted studs with milled in studs from a previous scheme as indicated on drawings (Premier Roadmarkings Limited). - Provision of traffic management including equipment for protection of overhead structures and powerlines, pedestrian management and diversion signage (H W Martin). - Installation of detector loops and commissioning (Mason Street Furniture) - Pegging and marking for sign works (Mason Street Furniture) - Remove redundant post in front of sign, remove existing sign and posts and install 1nr traffic sign as per design. Traffic sign to be installed outside the working width of existing barrier. Traffic sign on offside to be removed is illuminated. Octavius to liaise with NH for handover to disconnect (Octavius ### Infrastructure Limited) - Bridge joints to be replaced as following (VolkerLaser): - Little Stanney Bridge - 2nr full depth APJ replacement. The asbestos survey shows north joint depth of 95mm and south joint depth of 105mm. PC to inspect the joints when planed off surface course and see if can confirm that they are definitely APJs. If no APJ is evident seek advice and determine way forward. - Shropshire Union Canal - 2nr top off APJ only - Stoak A (M56 MP 56/1) - no works required at mechanical joint but check condition on site of nosing material following resurfacing works. 1nr full depth APJ replacement as joint is leaking when viewed from underneath structure. When replacing this joint make sure it is installed in correct alignment and not skewed like the current crack seal. - All gullies, side entry kerbs, drainage channels etc within scheme extents need to be checked and cleared upon completion of the works to ensure that there are no obstructions/blockages (Octavius and Breedon Colas) Read full description ## CPV classification Surface work for highways Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d282dff4-f358-4079-a27f-dc681fde124c) 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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