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About this framework
M&R2 will cover cyclical and reactive maintenance, incident response, severe-weather operations, roadside technology and small asset renewals across England's Strategic Road Network. Find a Tender confirms an estimated aggregate value of £8bn excluding VAT and an anticipated eight-year duration. Market engagement has taken place, but a firm tender publication date and supplier deadline have not yet been published; contractors should watch the procurement record for the UK4 tender notice.
Who should apply?
This framework is relevant to contractors operating in Highways, Maintenance, Asset Renewals, Roadside Technology across a england footprint. The estimated total value is £8bn excl. VAT.
How to prepare before applications open
Frameworks like National Highways Maintenance and Response Contract 2 (M&R2) require significant pre-application preparation. Procurement teams run informal digital due diligence before formal evaluation — your website, LinkedIn presence, and case studies are all checked. We recommend:
- Auditing your website for public sector credibility signals
- Ensuring Constructionline or CHAS accreditation is current
- Building sector-specific case studies with project values
- Developing social value documentation aligned to the buyer's framework