Tender

A66 - HDD

BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED

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28 Jan 2025 at 14:21

Tender Notice
Tender

22 Jan 2025 at 17:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Limited is seeking experienced and qualified contractors for a major Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) project on the A66 North Trans-Pennine route. This project involves upgrading single-lane sections of the 80km stretch between the M6 and A1 into dual carriageways, along with improving key junctions. The procurement stage is currently at the tender amendment stage, with the competitive procedure including negotiation. The total estimated value is £140,000, and the contract period spans from 3rd April 2025 to 3rd April 2030. The location of the works is the North West region of the United Kingdom, and interested parties must submit their applications by 5th February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with a proven track record in large-scale HDD projects, well-suited for SMEs due to the project's selective procurement method geared towards competitive negotiation. Companies equipped with the necessary machinery and expertise can benefit from participating in this project. Meeting the Build UK Common Assessment Criteria (CAS) ensures a consistent minimum business competence. Firms interested in bidding should provide their portfolio, relevant experience, and references to be considered for this substantial infrastructure project, fostering long-term business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A66 - HDD

Notice Description

HDD The A66 North Trans-Pennine enterprise is looking to engage experienced and qualified HDD contractor for major project on the strategic roads network. The A66 upgrade will see single-lane sections of the 80km stretch between the M6 and A1 made into dual carriageway, while key junctions will be improved. Estimated Package spend is PS140,000. The project is to be delivered in collaboration by three Tier 1 contractors Balfour Beatty, Kier, and Keltbray. We are looking for experienced firms with proven track record in handling large-scale HDD packages, equipped with the necessary machinery and expertise to ensure the job is completed efficiently and on schedule. 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 get in touch with your company's portfolio, relevant experience, and references for further evaluation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-170465c1-5d51-4de0-9f36-40b6e194f604
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e29bff5-4a19-4a9e-8790-647e68da2ebf
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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Apr 2025 - 3 Apr 2030 Over 5 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
BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5HU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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