Crown Commercial Framework

National Highways Maintenance and Response Contract 2 (M&R2)

M&R2 will cover cyclical and reactive maintenance, incident response, severe-weather operations, roadside technology and small asset renewals across England's Strategic Road...

Last updated: 3 September 2026
Authority National Highways
Type Crown Commercial
Status Upcoming
Value £8bn excl. VAT
Location England
Sectors Highways, Maintenance, Asset Renewals, Roadside Technology

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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

Disclaimer: Framework dates and statuses are sourced from public procurement portals and are subject to change. Always verify current information directly with National Highways before making business decisions. Email us corrections.