Highways and civil engineering tenders and contracts in the South East
There are 14 live highways and civil engineering tenders in the South East right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers highway maintenance, resurfacing, drainage and civil engineering contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 14 live highways and civil engineering tenders in the South East we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 8 months
- Suitable for SMEs
- 10 of 14 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 1 of 14
02Live highways and civil engineering tenders in the South East
- Post Office Branch - Three Bridges RoadPost Office LimitedSouth EastNot statedCloses 3 daysSME
- Thanet Bus Shelter Replacement ProjectThanet Bus Shelter Replacement ProjectSouth East£1.5mCloses 9 daysSME
- Fire Safety Products and Associated ServicesKent County Council trading as Procurement ServicesSouth East£15m–120mCloses 10 daysFrameworkSME
- The Replacement of the Sports Hall Flat Roof, Edenbridge Leisure CentreSevenoaks District CouncilSouth East£120kCloses 11 daysSME
- Maidstone Road Car Park ResurfacingLenham Parish CouncilSouth EastNot statedCloses 11 daysSME
- Lenham Cemetery Road Surfacing ProjectLenham Parish CouncilSouth EastNot statedCloses 11 daysSME
- Footways Maintenance Survey (Lot 3) (2027)West Sussex County CouncilSouth East£60kCloses 15 daysSME
- Gunn Road Mains Cold Water Upgrade 2026Dartford Borough CouncilSouth East£150kCloses 15 daysSME
- Boiler chemical and Softener ServicesMaidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS TrustSouth EastNot statedCloses 21 days
- Istanbul Perimeter Wall 25/26 – Istanbul, TürkiyeFCDO ServicesSouth East£2.6mCloses 22 daysSME
- Younger Children's Play Area refurbishment opportunityHagley Parish CouncilNorth East +8£150kCloses 46 days
- Extra Care Housing Development - Edinburgh HousePortsmouth City CouncilSouth East£280mCloses Not statedSME
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- Highways Infrastructure ContractMedway CouncilSouth East£110mCloses Not stated
- CM3540 Ozone Maintenance & Minor Capital WorksYORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITEDNorth East +8£216mCloses Not stated
03Who is buying
- Lenham Parish Council 2 live tenders
- Post Office Limited 1 live tender
- Thanet Bus Shelter Replacement Project 1 live tender
- Kent County Council trading as Procurement Services 1 live tender
- Sevenoaks District Council 1 live tender
04Highways and civil engineering contracts: common questions
How many highways and civil engineering tenders are live in the South East?
14 right now, from 13 public buyers, with 6 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in highways and civil engineering contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win highways and civil engineering contracts?
Often, yes. 10 of the 14 live tenders in the South East are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 1 is a framework or dynamic purchasing system (approved supplier lists that buyers then order from). Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Construction & trades
Public construction work often runs through frameworks and minimum standards such as Constructionline or CHAS, and SSIP accreditation for health and safety. Larger contracts usually set a minimum turnover; smaller lots and Contracts Finder notices are where SMEs get started.
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