The City of Wolverhampton Council, on behalf of Black Country Transport, is the Contracting Authority for the Black Country Highways Works Framework, in partnership with the following Partner Organisations:
• Birmingham City Council
• Dudley MBC
• Sandwell MBC
• Walsall MBC
• City of Wolverhampton Council
• Wolverhampton Homes
• West Midlands Combined Authority
The procurement exercise is for a new Highway Works Framework to replace the current Black Country Minor Works Framework, which is approaching expiry, according to ProContract.
The scope of the Framework includes:
• Excavation of existing carriageway, footways
• Landscape areas and removal of trees
• Flexible pavement and footway construction
• Removal and installation of road markings
• Signing works
• Installation of new drainage
• Installation of new traffic signals and pedestrian crossings
• Installation of lighting columns, bollards and electrical connections
• Infilling of existing subway and associated demolition works
• Protection to existing underground services if required
• Co-ordination of Statutory Undertakers works
• Associated landscape works
• Construction of park and ride facilities
The estimated value of Works expected to be procured through the Framework during the 4-year term excluding VAT is £150,000,000 but there are no guarantees of minimum or maximum value or business placed as a result of the Framework Agreement.
The procurement is divided into four lots. Tenders may be submitted for a maximum of any 2 lots:
• Lot 1 – Under £250,000
• Lot 2 – £250,000.01 to £750,000
• Lot 3 – £750,000.01 to £5,000,000
• Lot 4 – £5,000,000.01 to £10,000,000
The expression of interest window closes on 17 December at noon.
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