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highways maintenance contracts split into two lots

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Southwark Council has approved splitting highways maintenance contracts into two lots to improve value and attract specialist providers.

Southwark Council's Executive approved a strategy on 13 October 2026 to divide its highways maintenance contracts into two distinct lots. This decision aims to secure better value for money and attract specialist providers for the council's road network.

The approved strategy will see Lot A cover reactive maintenance, winter services, and repairs, while Lot B will focus on planned renewal and improvement projects. Councillor James McAsh, Leader of the Council, presented the procurement strategy.

Key facts

  1. Southwark Council's Executive approved splitting highways maintenance contracts into two lots on 13 October 2026. Source
  2. The contracts will be split into Lot A for reactive maintenance and Lot B for planned projects. Source
  3. Councillor James McAsh, Leader of the Council, presented the procurement strategy. Source
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