Wolverhampton City Council has tendered a major framework, potentially worth up to £180m, for highways works covering a range of activities throughout the region.
Wolverhampton is the contracting authority for the Black Country Highways Works Framework and tendered the works on behalf of Black Country Transport - a partnership between Birmingham City Council, Dudley MBC, Sandwell MBC, Walsall MBC, Wolverhampton Homes and the West Midlands Combined Authority.
The procurement exercise is designed to replace the current Black Country Minor Works Framework, which is approaching expiry.
The new framework is split into four lots:
- Lot 1: Works up to £250,000 – valued up to £15m
- Lot 2: Works between £250,000.01 - £750,000 – valued up to £21m
- Lot 3: Works between £750,000.01 and £5,000,000 – valued up to £54m
- Lot 4: Works between £5,000,000.01 and £10,000,000 – valued up to £90m
Successful suppliers could carry out works ranging from the excavation of existing carriageways to the construction of park and ride facilities for Black Country Transport. However, 'there are no guarantees of minimum or maximum value or business placed as a result of the framework agreement,' Wolverhampton said.
A maximum of 25 suppliers can be appointed to the framework, with work being awarded either via direct award or mini-competition routes.
Initially running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, the deal could also be extended to 31 March 2030, bringing the total run time to four years.
Companies wishing to submit a tender for this framework must do so by 12 December 2025. The council has stated that it intends to announce the successful applications by 28 February 2026.
More information on the framework and how to apply can be found here.
