Highways and civil engineering tenders and contracts in the South West
There are 10 live highways and civil engineering tenders in the South West 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 10 live highways and civil engineering tenders in the South West we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 4 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 6 of 10 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- None right now
02Live highways and civil engineering tenders in the South West
- Raparee Cliff Protection Works Phase 1North Devon District CouncilSouth West£174kCloses 4 daysSME
- CP2821-26 Study of Carbon Sequestration and Soil Health Impacts within Highway EarthworksDevon County CouncilSouth West£170kCloses 4 daysSME
- CP2821-26 Study of Carbon Sequestration and Soil Health Impacts within Highway EarthworksDevon County CouncilSouth West£170kCloses 4 daysSME
- CP2821-26 Study of Carbon Sequestration and Soil Health Impacts within Highway EarthworksDevon County CouncilSouth West£170kCloses 4 daysSME
- HE1076 Wiltshire Council Machine Surfacing Term ContractWiltshire CouncilSouth West£200mCloses 24 daysSME
- SWAST-5147-E Newton Abbot Structural repairs (2a)South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation TrustSouth West£100kCloses 25 daysSME
- Surfacing Works for Gloucestershire County Council 2027 to 2031(35)Gloucestershire County Council-South West£192mCloses 38 days
- Younger Children's Play Area refurbishment opportunityHagley Parish CouncilNorth East +8£150kCloses 46 days
- Integrated Security Solutions (ISS) Works at Walham and PentirNATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLCSouth West +1£9m–21mCloses Not stated
- CM3540 Ozone Maintenance & Minor Capital WorksYORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITEDNorth East +8£216mCloses Not stated
03Who is buying
- Devon County Council 3 live tenders
- North Devon District Council 1 live tender
- Wiltshire Council 1 live tender
- South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust 1 live tender
- Gloucestershire County Council- 1 live tender
04Highways and civil engineering contracts: common questions
How many highways and civil engineering tenders are live in the South West?
10 right now, from 8 public buyers, with 4 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. 6 of the 10 live tenders in the South West are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses. 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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