Tameside Highways Maintenance Framework
Framework Description
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council's highways maintenance framework appoints specialist contractors across eight lots to maintain and improve roads, structures and street assets in the borough. Advertised on Find a Tender under notice 028140-2026, it supports an estimated £45m capital programme and runs until 29 September 2030, with an option to extend to 29 March 2032.
Context & Use Case
The council's highways service uses the framework to place work on its own network, from resurfacing schemes and drainage repairs to bridge works and street lighting. Splitting the work into eight lots lets Tameside send each package to contractors who specialise in that discipline, rather than relying on a single term contractor. That suits a metropolitan borough whose programme mixes large resurfacing packages with smaller specialist jobs such as lining, signage and barrier repairs.
Scope of Services
Resurfacing Minor civils Drainage Proprietary treatments Bridges, structures and barriers Lining Street lighting and signage Traffic management
Lots
Yes: 8 lots - Resurfacing, Minor Civils, Drainage, Proprietary Treatments, Bridges/Structures/Barriers, Lining, Street Lighting/Signage, Traffic Management
Who Can Apply
Suits highways contractors with a clear specialism in one or more of the eight disciplines. The framework is live and applications are closed, so contractors not already appointed cannot join until Tameside re-tenders it, likely around September 2030 or, if extended, March 2032. Appointed contractors compete for schemes within their lots.
Buyer Benefits
Tameside can commission specialist highways work quickly from contractors already assessed for that discipline, with terms set in advance. Separate lots for proprietary treatments, lining and traffic management mean the council can deal directly with specialists rather than through one main contractor, and a long term gives contractors a reason to invest in local capacity and price keenly.
Next Steps
If you hold a place, make sure Tameside has current contacts, insurance and accreditations for each lot, and be ready to respond quickly when schemes are released. If you missed out, use the term to build highways references with neighbouring Greater Manchester authorities and plan for the re-tender ahead of 29 September 2030. Notice 028140-2026 on Find a Tender shows how the lots were structured this time.
How Athena Can Help
For contractors appointed to a Tameside lot, Athena helps turn that place into won schemes. Our bid management support covers scheme-specific responses, win themes and a Bid Health Check before you submit, plus pricing that stays competitive against other lot holders.
Not on the framework? We can build a 12-month framework pipeline of highways opportunities to pursue before the re-tender, and our public sector bid consultants can help you decide which lots to target when Tameside goes back to market.
