Tender

M6 Lune Gorge - Water Monitoring/Sampling

KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

03 Mar 2026 at 07:04

Tender Notice
Tender

03 Mar 2026 at 07:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In this procurement, Kier Transportation Limited is inviting qualified contractors to tender for a project focusing on water monitoring and sampling services on the M6 Lune Gorge. The project, which falls under the industry category of surface and groundwater pollution monitoring services, is located in England with a specific postal code CA10 3XR. The procurement process is in the tender amendment stage as of 3 March 2026, with an end date for tender submissions set for 9 March 2026. The contract period will begin on 27 May 2026 and continue through 1 March 2031. Kier uses the Build UK Common Assessment Criteria (CAS) to evaluate business competencies, ensuring a consistent standard for interested bidders.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs experienced in environmental monitoring. Companies that specialise in laboratory testing for parameters such as pH, turbidity, and various chemical concentrations will find this tender a fitting opportunity. To be well-suited to compete, businesses should possess a robust portfolio and relevant experience in water monitoring, as well as the necessary qualifications. The procurement method employed is a competitive quotation, deemed below threshold, suggesting a focus on efficient and cost-effective solutions. Businesses that excel in monthly sample collection and possess capabilities in detailed reporting on environmental data stand to benefit significantly from this contract.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

M6 Lune Gorge - Water Monitoring/Sampling

Notice Description

Kier Transportation are looking to engage experienced and qualified contractors to provide water monitoring and sampling requirements on 10 designated points as specified on the M6 Lune Gorge project. Frequency: Monthly - requirement for company awarded tender to attend site monthly to collect samples. Monitoring requirements: The following parameters shall be laboratory tested for monthly - pH - electrical conductivity - total suspended solids - dissolved oxygen - turbidity - redox potential - bicarbonate alkalinity - total and dissolved organic carbon - metal suite (dissolved and totals): aluminium, arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead, zinc - major ions: calcium, chloride, sulphate, potassium, sodium - nitrate - phosphate - Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) (speciated, aliphatic and aromatic split) - Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (16 PAHs) 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-b5fd17-1edbfdf0-d598-4405-87b6-57cc1f19ad27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f488c51c-688b-4025-8b93-67ce334daab6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90733100 - Surface water pollution monitoring or control services

90733700 - Groundwater pollution monitoring or control services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 1 Mar 2031 4-5 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
KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-1edbfdf0-d598-4405-87b6-57cc1f19ad27-2026-03-03T07:04:18Z",
    "date": "2026-03-03T07:04:18Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-1edbfdf0-d598-4405-87b6-57cc1f19ad27",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "M6 Lune Gorge - Water Monitoring/Sampling",
        "title": "M6 Lune Gorge - Water Monitoring/Sampling",
        "description": "Kier Transportation are looking to engage experienced and qualified contractors to provide water monitoring and sampling requirements on 10 designated points as specified on the M6 Lune Gorge project. Frequency: Monthly - requirement for company awarded tender to attend site monthly to collect samples. Monitoring requirements: The following parameters shall be laboratory tested for monthly - pH - electrical conductivity - total suspended solids - dissolved oxygen - turbidity - redox potential - bicarbonate alkalinity - total and dissolved organic carbon - metal suite (dissolved and totals): aluminium, arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead, zinc - major ions: calcium, chloride, sulphate, potassium, sodium - nitrate - phosphate - Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) (speciated, aliphatic and aromatic split) - Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (16 PAHs) 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.",
        "datePublished": "2026-03-03T07:01:15Z",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "90733100",
            "description": "Surface water pollution monitoring or control services"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "90733700",
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "description": "Groundwater pollution monitoring or control services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "CA10 3XR"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "CA10 3XR"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 100000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive quotation (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-03-09T17:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-05-27T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2031-03-01T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "works",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f488c51c-688b-4025-8b93-67ce334daab6",
                "datePublished": "2026-03-03T07:01:15Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en",
                "dateModified": "2026-03-03T07:04:18Z"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/XDQ2d78C",
            "name": "KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/XDQ2d78C"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "2nd Floor Optimum House",
                "locality": "SALFORD",
                "postalCode": "M503XP",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "transportationprocurement@kier.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/XDQ2d78C",
        "name": "KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED"
    }
}