Award of Black Country Framework for Minor Highway and Civils Works

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council awarded a framework contract to Aggregate Industries UK Ltd, Bridge Construction, Dawnus Construction Holdings Ltd, Fitzgerald Contractors Limited, Forkers Ltd, G N Groundworks Limited, Haystoun Construction Ltd, and Jackson Civil Engineering for highways and civils minor construction works across the West Midlands.

The framework, structured into three lots based on financial thresholds (up to £100,000, £100,001–£500,000, and £500,001+), covers minor highway improvements, bridge and structure works, and other transport-related civil construction.

Specific infrastructure enhancements include improvements along Pensetts High Street (£3,500,000), Bescot traffic signalised junctions (£800,000), and Woods Lane (£500,000).

Works encompass excavation, pavement and footway construction, road markings and signing, drainage, traffic signals and pedestrian crossings, lighting columns, subway infilling and demolition, protection of underground services, coordination of statutory undertakers, landscape works, and park and ride facilities.

The framework agreement is for a three-year period commencing 1st November.