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Tender

29 Jun 2026 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "A66 - Scheme 3A - Penrith to Temple Sowerby - Equipment & Material Purchase/Hire" is currently in the tender stage, with a focus on goods under the construction equipment sector. This tender involves the supply of materials and equipment for the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Scheme 3A project. The buying organisation, AUREOS HIGHWAYS LIMITED, headquartered in London, is seeking competitive quotations through a limited procurement method, as specified under a competitive quotation process below threshold. Interested parties should note that the tender closes on 3rd July 2026, with the contract period extending from 3rd August 2026 to 31st March 2030. The project's delivery location is specified in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to grow within the construction materials and equipment industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate as the procurement process is structured to suit their capabilities. Companies experienced in providing construction materials and equipment will find this tender especially appealing due to its comprehensive scope spanning several years. By engaging in this project, businesses can leverage long-term supply agreements, enhancing their market position and fostering growth through increased visibility and capability expansion within a key infrastructure project.

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Notice Title

A66 - Scheme 3A - Penrith to Temple Sowerby - Equipment & Material Purchase/Hire

Notice Description

Supply of hire or purchase for materials and/or equipment for A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Scheme 3a Project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24c93759-8dc1-497d-9133-572b44e7acf9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb62773c-cd03-4b9a-b440-66882e9d3615
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

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


CPV Codes

43320000 - Construction equipment

44100000 - Construction materials and associated items

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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
AUREOS HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1A 9HP
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Farringdon Within
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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