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EKFB JV - Steel columns forming part of route wide acoustic barrier - NEC Subcontract Works - Opportunity Re-Issue April 2025

EIFFAGE KIER JV HS2 MAIN CIVILS WORKS, LOTS C2 & C3

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Tender

28 Apr 2025 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is headed by Eiffage Kier JV HS2 Main Civils Works, Lots C2 & C3, located in Birmingham, UK. They are issuing a tender titled "EKFB JV - Steel columns forming part of route wide acoustic barrier - NEC Subcontract Works - Opportunity Re-Issue April 2025," with the industry category of "Structural steelworks" and specific classification for "Barrier components." The project covers the South East region of the United Kingdom. The process is currently at the tender stage, with expressions of interest invited for weathering steel manufacturers and fabricators. The deadline for submissions was on 25th April 2025, with the contract period running from 16th March 2026 to 25th June 2027. The project's estimated value is between £20 million and £30 million.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for weathering steel manufacturers and fabricators, particularly those with experience in structural steelworks and large-scale fabrication and welding processes. Businesses capable of supplying and fabricating steel columns will find this project particularly lucrative, with opportunities to work on an extensive acoustic barrier solution covering approximately 25km. The procurement is designed to accommodate smaller enterprises (SMEs), making it accessible for businesses looking to expand their operations in the UK's infrastructure sector. Companies with automated machinery for steelwork and expertise in heat treatment of fabricated columns will have a competitive edge. The tender procurement method will be finalised based on interest and submissions received.

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Notice Title

EKFB JV - Steel columns forming part of route wide acoustic barrier - NEC Subcontract Works - Opportunity Re-Issue April 2025

Notice Description

EKFB is seeking expressions of interest from weathering steel manufacturers and fabricators for the supply and/or fabrication of steel columns forming part of an acoustic barrier solution which will total approximately 25km in length and run route wide from North Chilterns to Southam. Please consider the information below and whether this opportunity is suitable for your business. Weathering steel columns totalling approximately 8,000t: 2,590nr tall barrier fabricated posts at 5m and 6m lengths 2,250nr medium barrier 356 x 368 x 202 UC's at 4.5m lengths 360nr low barrier post 356 x 368 x 177 UC's at 3.m lengths Weathering steel plate to form base plates/stiffeners etc Fabrication: Lifting eye Holes for barrier panel fixings Base plates and stiffeners to all columns (full penetration butt welds) Fillet welding for tall columns (c. 10mm leg length) Earthing and bonding lugs Surface blasted finish EKFB are seeking expressions of interest from manufacturers/mills and from fabricators. Supply and fabrication may be contracted separately or as part of a combined package. This will be decided based upon interest and tender returns. The overall anticipated package value listed is based on a combined package. Fabrication of the larger columns requires fillet welding to the full length of the column (5m/6m). Please clearly stipulate if you do/do not have machinery capable of automating this process. There may also be a requirement to heat treat some of the fabricated columns. Please clearly detail if this is something that you have previous experience of.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c97632f-2f0f-4e32-b47e-299aaf500d40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/108108bf-176f-4428-a299-adec1d269132
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34928120 - Barrier components

45223210 - Structural steelworks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 25 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EIFFAGE KIER JV HS2 MAIN CIVILS WORKS, LOTS C2 & C3
Contact Name
Chris Read
Contact Email
supplychainenquiries@ekfb.com
Contact Phone
07792825436

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B3 2DT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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