Highways England are seeking bids for a £270m construction framework. The Area 10 Construction Works Framework will cover locations such as Cheshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Lancashire.

The framework will be made up of a number of different contractors from difference specialist areas who will collaborate together to deliver network improvements and maintenance schemes within Area 10. Highways England, who’ll be presenting about their regional plans at the Greater Manchester Development Plans Conference, have increased the value from when the framework was initially announced from £220m to £270m – with the change reflecting a better understanding of the work needed over the next four years.

The framework notice also states that government owned Highways England may use the framework to deliver works in its Area 13 from 2021-2022 whilst also using it to deliver work in any of its other operational areas as a contingent measure. The framework will include:

  • Landscaping
  • Road Restraints
  • Drainage and Ducts
  • Civil Engineering Works
  • Pavements, Kerbs and Footways
  • Signs and Markings
  • Road Lighting and Electrical Work
  • Structures Including Retention Walls and Piling
  • Waterproofing
  • Painting

We’re exciting to hear about the infrastructure improvements and more at the Greater Manchester Development Plans Conference next month.