Highways England puts £250M East Midlands project up for tender

Highways England has published a tender for a new framework agreement in the East Midlands for construction work, which will run for four years and expected to be worth over £250M.

This will be the second invitation to tender under the new arrangements in the East Midlands, which sees Highways England bring key functions in house to take direct control of its road network. Successful contractors will have direct contact with Highways England, giving them the opportunity to showcase innovative materials, products and techniques.

David Poole, Director for Commercial and Procurement, said: “This represents a real step change for Highways England and the way it has previously managed contracts.

“This new way of working in Area 7 demonstrates Highways England’s commitment to enhancing the way it operates the strategic road network over the next five years.”

The framework agreement will be in place from 1 April 2016, with the total value of contracts to be awarded through the framework expected to be worth more than £250M.

New employment opportunities will be created by the new contract arrangements in the East Midlands with Highways England looking to increase its in-house capability through the recruitment of new staff – with a significant number expected to transfer from the current Area 7 provider Aone+.

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