Tender

Oldfield Road - E & P Works

KIER INFRASTRUCTURE AND OVERSEAS - CP7 NWC

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Tender

22 Oct 2025 at 08:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Oldfield Road - E & P Works" is spearheaded by Kier Infrastructure and Overseas - CP7 NWC, focusing on signalling lights and the installation of electrical signalling equipment for railways. This project represents an enhancement scheme funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) aimed at increasing capacity and resilience in the Manchester area, with work scheduled to occur on the Manchester, Bolton, and Bury Line. The tender deadline is set for 28th October 2025, with the contract period commencing on 2nd February 2026 and concluding on 11th September 2026. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage and is classified under the "works" industry category. The project location is the North West region, primarily within the UK, but also includes provisions for British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in railway infrastructure, particularly those with expertise in electrical signalling systems. The value of the contract is between £500,000 to £1,000,000, indicating substantial financial engagement potential. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) have been identified as suitable for this tender, opening avenues for those within the SME sector to showcase capabilities in delivering intricate railway projects. Engagement in this project offers exposure and potential future contracts in related rail infrastructure enhancements, especially within influential sectors around Manchester's expanding transport network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oldfield Road - E & P Works

Notice Description

This is an enhancement scheme funded by the DfT and is part of a package of proposed measures in the Manchester area that are planned to boost capacity and resilience, emanating from the Cross Manchester Capacity and Reliability Improvement Study. The scheme is for the design and delivery of an East facing turnback, located on the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Line (ELR: MVE1) adjacent to the existing Salford Hope Street (Cemex) sidings between Salford Central Station and the Oldfield Road Bridge. At Victoria Station, the through platforms also accommodate terminating trains. The extended time to terminate and turnback in the platforms restricts platform availability for through services. The provision of the turnback siding will allow terminating services from the East arriving at Victoria to clear the platform, travel to the turnback siding and await their next turn of duty, clear of the station. There is the further benefit of an additional stop at Salford Central Station for passengers to disembark for Manchester Spinningfields, a major employment location in the city centre. The turnback would also act as a service recovery measure during times of service perturbation. The turnback is to consist of two roads, to accommodate trains up to 8 car x 24m in one road and 6 car x 24m in a second road; with access to and from platforms 3-6 at Manchester Victoria via existing connections. The new east facing turnback shall also be able to operate as a berthing/storage siding, with walking routes to allow train crew to access and egress the railway. The turnback will be fully electrified at 25kV and be fully signalled as a route for planned, rather than simply emergency, usage. The supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the point heating system. This includes, but is not limited to: Mains Distribution equipment, 230v and 110v LV cabling, Heater strips, Heat retainers, Clamp lock heaters, TCBs', PHT's and associated controls.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-421a82cf-56f9-4a70-9e8e-3098585e0107
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29b7a069-e1a4-4fad-85ee-446a93fdb489
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

31518000 - Signalling lights

34632200 - Electrical signalling equipment for railways

45316200 - Installation of signalling equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 6-12 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
KIER INFRASTRUCTURE AND OVERSEAS - CP7 NWC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CLIPPERS QUAY
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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