Highway Design Consultancy- Principal Engineer Support
Salford City CouncilEstimated Value
£40,000 – £40,560
Deadline
30 April 2026
Published
5 June 2026
Type
services
Lots (1)
- Lot 5Highways, Traffic and Transport which runs from September 2025 to August 2027
AI Analysis
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This is a framework agreement for highway design consultancy services where the UK government (through ESPO) is looking to hire Principal Engineer level consultants to support highway, traffic and transport projects. You'd be providing expert engineering advice and design work on roads, traffic management, and transport infrastructure from September 2025 to August 2027.
Requirements
- Must be registered or able to register on the ESPO Framework 664_25, Lot 5 (Highways, Traffic and Transport)
- Principal Engineer level expertise — this typically means 10+ years' experience in highways/transport engineering
- Professional engineering qualification (likely CEng or equivalent) — check full tender documents
- Ability to work on government projects with UK security clearance eligibility
- Public sector tendering experience (implied by framework requirement)
- No specific requirements listed in the notice beyond framework eligibility — check the full tender documents for technical qualifications, insurance requirements, and compliance standards
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide Principal Engineer-level design consultancy on highway projects
- Support traffic management and transport infrastructure design work
- Deliver engineering advice and technical guidance to government clients
- Potentially produce design reports, feasibility studies, or technical specifications (specific deliverables will vary by individual call-off contracts)
- Work within the ESPO framework structure — this is not one fixed project but multiple jobs assigned from the framework as government bodies request services
How to Read This Tender
- 1Understand that this is a 'framework agreement', not a single contract — it's like being on an approved supplier list. Government bodies will call-off work from this framework as needed, so you won't know all projects upfront.
- 2ESPO (Eastern Shires Procurement Organisation) manages this framework — you need to register with them, not directly with the government department using the services. Check ESPO's website for how to apply and current framework terms.
- 3Lot 5 specifically covers Highways, Traffic and Transport — other lots cover different services, so make sure you're bidding for the right one.
- 4The contract runs 24 months (September 2025 to August 2027) but actual work is unpredictable — you'll respond to individual call-offs as they come in. Budget for admin time to manage multiple small projects or one large one.
- 5Framework rates and terms are usually fixed upfront in your bid, so pricing is critical — you can't renegotiate once you're approved.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Consider subcontracting to larger engineering firms — many use framework agreements but outsource specific work to specialists. A Principal Engineer role could be outsourced to boutique consultancies.
- Check if social value scoring applies (likely for government work) — emphasise local employment, skills training, or community benefits in your bid to gain competitive edge.
- If you're small, investigate whether ESPO has SME-friendly terms or whether you can consortium with other engineers to share resource and risk across multiple call-offs.
Award Details
WILDE CONSULTING ENGINEERS
£40,560
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Salford City CouncilKey Dates
Published
5 June 2026
Submission deadline
30 April 2026
Renewal expected40% confident
June 2027
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (12 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Jun 2027).
Notice type
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