Liverpool City Council has taken steps to simplify and speed up planned works and upgrades to the city’s roads by creating a new pool of pre-approved suppliers. The council has established a strategic Highways Planned Works Framework to procure high-quality highways services from a variety of approved contractors. This framework will operate as a multi-supplier contract, allowing the City Council to form long-term partnerships with vetted suppliers who have been split into two categories; Lot 1 for projects valued up to £1.5m, and Lot 2 for projects over £1.5m.
The goal of this new structure is to streamline the procurement process for planned highways works, including highways infrastructure improvements, re-surfacing, active travel schemes, sustainable transport provision, traffic signal junctions, and bridge upgrades. By doing so, the framework will eliminate the need for lengthy tender procedures for each individual project. Liverpool City Council’s commitment to enhancing and modernizing the city’s highways network is evident through extensive market engagement and significant financial investments to deliver projects that align with accessibility, active travel, and sustainable transport solutions outlined in the Council’s City Plan and 2023 Transport Plan.
The Highways Investment Programme has already made substantial improvements in Liverpool, with over 100,000 square meters of roads resurfaced to create smoother and safer journeys for drivers. Additionally, more than 100 new tactile crossings have been installed to enhance accessibility for pedestrians with visual impairments. Princess Drive in West Derby is set to undergo a significant upgrade, including resurfacing, new kerbs, new road gullies, and new road markings, to better serve the health center, nursery, private businesses, and homes in the area. Furthermore, the recent approval of a £13m highway maintenance contract awarded to Dowhigh and HA Civils by the Council will ensure ongoing improvements and maintenance for up to five years
Read the full article on Liverpool Express here: Read More
