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BBV HS2 MWCC North - Pumped Drainage

Balfour Beatty VINCI JV HS2

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21 Oct 2026 at 11:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Balfour Beatty VINCI JV HS2 is seeking a contractor supply chain to carry out pumped drainage works for the HS2 Area North main works project in the West Midlands. The requirement is construction and civil engineering work, focused on pumped drainage. The buyer says full details and specifications will be provided to suppliers that are shortlisted. The work forms part of Balfour Beatty VINCI’s HS2 main works civils contracts. Delivery is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

The buyer invited suppliers to submit expressions of interest for shortlisting, as the first step in the tender process. The buyer set the expression-of-interest deadline as 28 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The planned contract period runs from 2 December 2027 to 8 March 2028. The estimated contract value is £2.5 million to £5 million. The procurement is for works. Suppliers are asked to assess whether they have the internal capability to undertake the intended scope before responding. Evaluation criteria and any further participation requirements are not stated in the available procurement details.

This opportunity is suited to experienced contractors that deliver pumped drainage works and can resource a substantial infrastructure project in the West Midlands. The buyer specifically asks potential suppliers to assess their internal capabilities against the scale of the project before expressing interest, so firms should be able to demonstrate suitable technical expertise, workforce and operational capacity. The opportunity is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to capable SMEs as well as larger contractors. Suppliers selected at the shortlisting stage will receive the full scope and technical specifications, allowing them to assess the detailed work before proceeding further. The stated requirement does not identify specific accreditations or prior project credentials beyond experience in pumped drainage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BBV HS2 MWCC North - Pumped Drainage

Notice Description

Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) have been awarded HS2 main works civils contracts for the Area North project in the West Midlands. We are looking to engage with an experienced contractor supply chain who provide Pumped Drainage works. Full details and specifications will be provided to the successfully shortlisted suppliers. Suppliers should be aware of the scale of this project and should assess their internal capabilities to be able to carry out the intended scope of works, prior to completing this expression of interest (EOI).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3803b60a-faac-41bb-af26-e042303db5ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d674b8-2d82-4713-be97-25a6d77e8185
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2027 - 8 Mar 2028 1-6 months
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 VINCI JV HS2
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 2LP
Postcode Area
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

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