Bromley Council Launches £71 Million Highways and Street Lighting Procurement

Bromley Council has launched a major procurement exercise valued at £71 million to appoint contractors for the maintenance of highways and street lighting across the borough.

The procurement is split into two lots—major works and minor works—with bidders able to apply for one or both, subject to turnover requirements.

Contract Details

The contracts are due to start on 1 July 2026 and run until 30 June 2032, with the option to extend for up to four more years. The total estimated value, including VAT, is £85.2 million.

Lot 1: Major Works – £47mThis lot covers planned maintenance and improvement across the borough’s roads and footways, including:

• Resurfacing with asphaltic concrete and hot rolled asphalt

• Urban regeneration projects

• Road markings and anti-skid treatments

• Street lighting enhancements

• Emergency response support

Contractors bidding for this lot must demonstrate a minimum annual turnover of £9.4 million.

Lot 2: Minor Works – £24mFocusing on reactive and emergency maintenance, this lot includes:

• Winter gritting and routine maintenance

• Emergency repairs and patching

• Traffic management services

• Drainage and minor repairs

Bidders must have a minimum annual turnover of £4.8 million. Firms applying for both lots need to meet a combined turnover of £14.2 million.

Evaluation and Timeline

Tenders will be assessed under an open procedure, with a 60/40 split between price and quality. Quality will be evaluated on:

• Operational competence

• Information governance

• Contract monitoring

• Local engagement

• Overall management approach

Submissions must be submitted via the ProContract portal by 12pm on 16 January 2026, with awards expected by 20 March 2026.

Existing Network

Bromley Council maintains a network including 852 miles of footways, 523 miles of carriageways, and over 28,000 lighting columns and illuminated signs. The previous contracts were tendered in 2015, with the next cycle planned for 2035 to align with the borough’s long-term asset management strategy.