Hampshire County Council (HCC) has issued a tender notice to establish a new four-year multi-supplier consultancy framework for transport, highways and infrastructure services.

According to New Civil Engineer, the framework is designed to replace its existing Place, Connectivity & Infrastructure Professional Services Framework, which started in 2022 and runs to 2026 with suppliers including the likes of Jacobs, WSP and Stantec.

The new framework is estimated to be worth up to £120m including VAT, underpinning the council’s commitment to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure across the region. It is scheduled to run from 2 March 2026 until 28 February 2030, aims to deliver specialist technical transportation and civil engineering professional services, alongside infrastructure development and support.

It will be structured around nine distinct lots, divided into two main categories: Lot A, which covers large-scale multi-disciplinary consultancy services, and Lot B, comprising eight smaller specialist consultancy service lots. Tenderers are permitted to bid for either Lot A or one or more of the Lot B specialisms, but not both.

The council has stipulated strict tender deadlines with the enquiry period closing at 5pm on 20 October 2025 and tenders to be submitted by 2pm on 29 October 2025. Tenderers seeking to contribute to the public infrastructure goals of Hampshire and neighbouring counties are expected to demonstrate expertise aligned with the technical and strategic requirements outlined in the tender documents.

This ambitious procurement reflects HCC’s drive to enhance transport connectivity, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience across the region, positioning it as a vital public client in the UK’s evolving infrastructure landscape.

A full lot breakdown is available at the link above.

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