Tender

M6 Lune Gorge - Central Reserve Retaining Wall - Tebay, Jeffery's & Borrowbeck Structures

KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED

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Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 05:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kier Transportation Limited is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a subcontractor to undertake construction works at Lune Gorge, focusing on structures and parts related to the M6 Central Reserve Retaining Wall at Tebay, Jeffery's, and Borrowbeck. The project falls under the industry category of construction work for bridges and elevated highways, specifically involving sheet piling techniques. Located in England, the tender period is set to close by 17:00 on 18 February 2026, with the construction contract period scheduled from 1 January 2028 to 1 January 2029. Interested suppliers should demonstrate business competence via the Build UK Common Assessment Criteria (CAS) and can reach out to Kier Transportation for participation details.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of navigating competitive procedures with negotiation, as this is a selective procurement method for works above threshold value. Businesses with a strong portfolio in construction work, specifically in bridge work and elevated highway structures, and those experienced in using combi-wall techniques will find this tender particularly suitable. With a procurement value of £500,000, successful bidders can solidify their reputation within the UK infrastructure sector by executing complex tasks at a prominent motorway site, promoting further strategic partnerships and business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

M6 Lune Gorge - Central Reserve Retaining Wall - Tebay, Jeffery's & Borrowbeck Structures

Notice Description

Kier Transportation require a Subcontractor to undertake the M6 Lune Gorge - Central Reserve Retaining Wall - Tebay, Jeffery's & Borrowbeck Structures works at Lune Gorge. Combi- Wall (Tubular/Sheet piles) box structure to be installed in the Central Reserve immediately behind the existing bridge abutments to retain the adjacent Motorway carriageway during abutment replacement work. We will use the Build UK Common Assessment Criteria (CAS) to ensure a consistent minimum business competence. If your company possesses necessary qualifications and is interested in bidding for this project, please email Transportationprocurement@kier.co.uk with your company's portfolio, relevant experience, and references for further evaluation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12d77bbb-368b-4fac-9fbc-9da2a63a6c71
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e91c895d-fcec-4c91-a2fa-6e6fa0136a19
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44212300 - Structures and parts

44212410 - Sheet piling

45221100 - Construction work for bridges

45233131 - Construction work for elevated highways

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2028 - 1 Jan 2029 1-2 years
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
KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
transportationprocurement@kier.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 3XP
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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