Tender

M42 Triple Box Contract Crane Lift

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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Tender

06 May 2026 at 12:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) has initiated a tender for the "M42 Triple Box Contract Crane Lift" project, focusing on installing precast prestressed inverted T beams for the M42 Coleshill Box Structure as part of HS2 Phase 1 (Central East). The industry category for this procurement is primarily related to cranes, with associated classifications such as travelling cranes and hire of cranes with operators. The project is located in the West Midlands, with key activities planned to occur from August 6, 2027, to September 3, 2027. Currently in the tender stage, prospective contractors are invited to express interest before the tender period ends on May 8, 2026. This project follows a restricted procurement procedure, highlighting BBV's selective approach to sourcing capable contractors.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in high-risk crane operations and infrastructure projects, particularly those experienced in working alongside National Highways assets. Firms aligning with BBV's values of integrity, leadership, respect, and safety, and possessing the requisite technical capabilities and resources, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method prioritises contractors that can demonstrate verifiable experience with a focus on collaboration and innovation. This project not only aims to deliver infrastructural growth but also offers enterprises the chance to participate in a high-profile venture managed by BBV, a joint venture of prominent global infrastructure leaders, potentially enhancing their market presence and contributing to long-term business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

M42 Triple Box Contract Crane Lift

Notice Description

About the Opportunity: Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) is seeking an experienced specialist lifting contractor to plan and install 226 precast prestressed inverted T beams (up to ~93 t) for the M42 Coleshill Box Structure on HS2 Phase 1 (Central East). This is a high risk CPA Contract Lift over a live motorway, requiring experience with major road closures and work near National Highways assets. Scope includes lifting and installing beams across three spans onto elastomeric bearings, with and without pre installed diaphragm shutters, to tight tolerances. About the buyer's selection process: When selecting a supplier BBV look for alignment of values, behaviours and cultures, between ourselves and our supply chain. BBV and HS2 have aligned their values to the following: * Integrity * Leadership * Respect * Safety In order to achieve a successful project outcome we have published a manifesto of our guiding principles, which include: * Making HS2 affordable * Delivering on promises * We build with people in mind * Delivering more than a railway * Achieving more together * Creative and challenging Successfully shortlisted supplier's will be those with verifiable experience, and the appropriate capacity ,resources and technical ability to deliver the scope of works. Supplier's may then be invited to the project, to formally demonstrate their experience and capabilities. As an alternative phone/webinar interviews may be conducted. On selection, shortlisted supplier's will be issued with a formal Invitation to Tender (ITT) to demonstrate their ability to work with these values and behaviours in mind, whilst proving their demonstration of capabilities and competence. About the buyer: BBV is a joint venture between Balfour Beatty Group and VINCI Group. Balfour Beatty VINCI is a long established joint venture between two global leaders in the delivery of critical Infrastructure and Highways Projects, such as the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, M4/M5/M6 Smart Motorway projects and HS2 main works civil contract for the north. More about BBV: * VINCI is the largest contractor in the world * Balfour Beatty is the largest contractor in the UK * BBV have been working together for the past 30 years, their first project being the Channel Tunnel. For more information please visit our website www.balfourbeattyvinci.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4840e98-5e98-431f-bcc1-a236d64ba359
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

42414100 - Cranes

42414210 - Travelling crane

45510000 - Hire of cranes with operator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Aug 2027 - 3 Sep 2027 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 2LP
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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