£60m Slough 'major and minor' framework up for grabs

Slough Borough Council has announced that it will soon be seeking applications for a new major and minor works framework that is expected to be valued at up to £60m.

The framework is expected to be comprised of five main lots, with the fourth containing eight sub-lots:

• Lot 1 - Minor Works Construction Project - £500,000 per contract
• Lot 2 - Minor Works Construction Projects - £500,000 to £2m per contract
• Lot 3 - Major Construction Projects - £2m to £10m per contract
• Lot 4 - Reactive maintenance works up to the value of £100,000 per contract
  • Lot 4a - Adjustment of iron work
  • Lot 4b - Bridge Inspections
  • Lot 4c - Carriageway patching works
  • Lot 4d - Drainage cleansing & CCTV Management
  • Lot 4e - Site Investigations
  • Lot 4f -Supply of Traffic Management
  • Lot 4g - Road Markings
  • Lot 4h - Traffic Sign supply & installation
• Lot 5 - Carriageway Resurfacing Works up to the value of £1m per contract

Slough expects the contracts for this framework to run from 4 May 2026 to 23 April 2030, with a possible extension to 23 April 2031, but notes this may be subject to change.

Enquiries for this framework are due by 20 October of this year, with a tender notice expected to be published by 31 October of this year. Tenders are then due to be submitted by 5 January 2026, although this date may change.

An announcement of the successful tenders is planned for 4 May 2026.

More information about the framework and how to apply can be found here.

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