Tender

Cut & Bend fabrication

THE CIVIL WORKS ALLIANCE

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Tender

04 Mar 2026 at 11:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Works Alliance invites tenders for a significant steel fabrication contract titled "Cut & Bend Fabrication," valued between £50 million and £70 million. The procurement is classified under the steel industry and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 19th March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 30th July 2026, with completion expected by 31st August 2034. Interested suppliers should prepare to supply substantial quantities of fabricated steel, including an estimated 55,434 tonnes and multiple swages over the contract duration. The project requires suppliers to align with a work packaging approach akin to an IKEA-style kit of parts to enhance onsite productivity and comply with rigorous Supplier Quality Plan standards.

This tender offers lucrative growth opportunities for businesses specialising in steel fabrication and associated industries, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) poised to innovate in alignment with this structured approach. The contract's extended timeline and significant volume can provide sustained business for qualified fabricators able to meet the quality and traceability requirements outlined. The Civil Works Alliance seeks suppliers capable of supporting onsite productivity through innovative practices while efficiently managing costs associated with the project's unique work packaging approach. Suppliers with experience in fabricating large steel quantities that adhere to high-quality standards are well-suited to bid for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cut & Bend fabrication

Notice Description

The suppliers are invited to confirm their interest for the provision of 55,434t (46,094t for MCW & 9,340t for Marine & Tunnels), and an estimated 550,000 swages Dextra Griptec and 230,000 Dextra PC heads. The contract will span from Q1 27 to Q3 34, and an histogram will be shared at ITT stage. The potential interested parties must consider the following: - Work packaging: The fabricator will be expected to align with the work packaging approach (IKEA style kit of parts) of the CWA which is to enhance onsite productivity. This approach will impact the fabricator's productivity and deliveries, this is why it is important to assess the potential extra cost associated with this approach as well as the willingness to support innovation on site. - QA/QC: The Supplier Quality Plan is required to align with the Project Inspection & Test Plan, specifically meeting comprehensive traceability reporting requirements, lifetime quality records (LTQR) that exceed typical industry standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4313ba2a-0cc1-4dc0-bd2f-9e6486679db5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3653cf30-cb6f-4853-a3b7-074fba52b957
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

CPV Codes

14622000 - Steel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2034 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
THE CIVIL WORKS ALLIANCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4M 7HP
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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bread Street
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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