A raft of suppliers have been selected to support a new highways framework to streamline procurement and deliver a pipeline of resurfacing, active travel, bridge, and signal works more efficiently in the city of Liverpool.
Part of Liverpool City Council’s (LCC) undertaking to upgrade and modernise the city’s highways network, the Highways Planned Works Framework is anticipated to run for four years.
Interest has been sought since last year, with projects divided into two lots to eliminate the need for lengthy procurement tender procedures – those valued above £1.5 million and those below.
The complete list of successful suppliers selected are:
- Huyton Asphalt Civils
- Dowhigh
- The Casey Group
- J Hopkins (Construction)
- John Sisk & Son
- Eric Wright Civil Engineering
- John Graham Construction
- Aureos Highways
Alan Rodger, managing director at Sisk Infrastructure said: “Having recently completed the Isle of Man Ferry Terminal, the city is seeing tangible investment in large infrastructure programmes.
“We have a strong presence and capability of supply chain partners in Liverpool and the North-West and are looking forward to helping deliver improvements through the Framework that will benefit the region.”
Trevor Murray, managing director at Dowhigh Ltd, who has also separately been awarded a £13 million highways maintenance contract, added: “As a local company with deep roots in the region, we’re committed to helping maintain and improve the infrastructure that keeps our communities moving.”
The framework supports both LCC’s City Plan and Transport Plan which includes the recently approved Baltic Triangle district development.
More than 100,000 sqm of roads and 100-plus tactile crossings have been installed already under the highways investment programme.
Princess Drive in West Derby, which includes a health centre, private businesses, and hundreds of homes, is currently also in the midst of upgrades, including resurfacing work.
Councillor Dan Barrington, cabinet member for transport and connectivity, said: “The creation of this framework is a hugely important step for the maintenance of the city’s roads and streets.
“Having a pool of pre-approved companies means we can get work started and finished quicker than we have in the past. Residents will benefit from this strategy, and it will make a positive difference to the city’s infrastructure in the years ahead.”
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