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HE1076 Wiltshire Council Machine Surfacing Term Contract

Wiltshire Council · Local authority

In brief

Wiltshire Council is looking for suppliers for construction and highways work (South West).

The estimated value is £200,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 6 years, up to 10 years with extensions, starting 1 June 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Thursday 19 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Thursday 5 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Thursday 19 November 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 30% · Sustainability 15% · Social Value 10% · Financial 45%

A balance of quality and price.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 37 awards in the last 12 months).

The buyer expects to buy this again around May 2036.

What the notice says

The provision of a term machine surfacing works including associated civils works, road markings, cats’ eyes, loop cutting and also including any necessary traffic management associated with these works, on the highway or other council land in Wiltshire.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 6 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £200,000,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in South West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk.
Send clarification questions before midday, Thursday 5 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Thursday 19 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

1 September 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 082496-2026
8 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 095017-2026

About the buyer

Wiltshire CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for construction

Rigg Construction (Southern) Limited4 contracts
M J Church (Plant) Limited3 contracts
Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Limited1 contract
Amelio Utilities (Gloucester) Limited1 contract
B.& M.mchugh Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from Wiltshire Council

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From notice 082496-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 1 September 2026, last updated 8 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 8 October 2026.