Deadline 1st December 2025
Fast Facts
- Buyer: Blackburn with Darwen Council
- Project: Highways Minor Works Framework
- Scope: Supply of labour, transport, plant (with or without operatives) and equipment to support the Council’s ongoing highway maintenance programme.
- Materials: Generally supplied by the Council; contractors may provide when more cost-effective.
- Region: Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire
- Contract Term: Feb 2026 – Feb 2028 (framework)
- Category: 391411 – Repair & Maintenance
- Estimated Value: Not stated
- Expression of Interest Window: 29 Oct 2025 (16:00) – 1 Dec 2025 (12:00)
🛣️ About the Opportunity
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s new Highways Minor Works Framework invites local contractors to support the Council’s ongoing highway maintenance programme. The framework covers a range of small-scale works including labour, transport, and plant hire, with or without operatives, alongside provision of equipment to assist in delivering responsive and planned highway repairs.
The Council will normally supply materials but may allow contractors to source them when more cost-effective. This flexible approach gives approved suppliers steady access to ongoing local work throughout the two-year framework period.
This opportunity is ideal for contractors experienced in minor civil engineering, road repairs, and routine maintenance, particularly those with the capacity to mobilise quickly and deliver safe, high-quality works to public-sector standards.
⚡ BidHelp Insight
Frameworks like this Blackburn Highways Framework are a great route for SMEs to secure repeat local work without the pressure of single-bid deadlines. Emphasise your response times, quality assurance, and local coverage, these are key scoring areas when councils look for reliable partners in highways maintenance.
💡 Book a Quick BidHelp Call
Interested in bidding for this framework, or another highways-related tender?
You can book directly into Stuart’s diary for a focused 1-to-1 discussion.
Sessions start at £75 for 30 minutes, giving you practical advice on improving your score, shaping your bid strategy, and tailoring responses to evaluation criteria.