A new pool of pre-approved suppliers will streamline planned works and upgrades to Liverpool’s roads quicker and more efficiently.
Liverpool City Council has developed a strategic Highways Planned Works Framework to procure high-quality highways services from a selection of approved suppliers.
The framework agreement will operate as a multi-supplier contract, enabling the City Council to establish long-term partnerships with vetted contractors.
The approved suppliers will be categorised into two lots. Lot 1 for projects up to £1.5m, and lot 2 is for projects for over £1.5m.
This structure will streamline the procurement process for planned highways works, such as highways infrastructure improvements and re-surfacing, active travel schemes and sustainable transport provision, traffic signal junctions and infrastructure, and bridge upgrades.
The framework will eliminate the need for lengthy tender procedures for each project.
The successful suppliers selected for the framework are;
- Huyton Asphalt Civils Ltd
- Dowhigh Ltd
- The Casey Group Ltd
- J Hopkins (Construction) Ltd
- John Sisk & Son Ltd
- Eric Wright Civil Engineering Ltd
- John Graham Construction Ltd
- Aureos Highways Ltd
Liverpool City Council is undertaking a significant program to upgrade and modernise Liverpool’s highways network, supported by substantial financial investment.
The Council’s City Plan and 2023 Transport Plan emphasise accessibility, active travel, and sustainable transport solutions. The Highways Planned Works Framework will support the delivery of projects that align with these objectives, supporting the Council’s vision for a future where walking and cycling are prioritised.
Extensive market engagement has been conducted since June 2024 to inform potential suppliers of Liverpool’s infrastructure plans and gather feedback on the framework’s structure.
The Highways Investment Programme has already delivered significant improvements across the city. To date, the initiative has seen the resurfacing of over 100,000 square meters of roads, creating smoother and safer journeys for drivers. In addition, more than 100 new tactile crossings have been installed, enhancing accessibility for pedestrians with visual impairments.
Princess Drive in West Derby, serving a health centre, nursery, and a number of private businesses as well as hundreds of homes, will see work commence next week on a significant upgrade. This includes resurfacing, new kerbs, new road gullies and new road markings.
And recently the Council approved a £13m highway maintenance contract be awarded to Dowhigh and HA Civils, which will run up to five years.
