Tender

Noise Barrier Specialist Bolts and Fixings

EIFFAGE KIER JV HS2 MAIN CIVILS WORKS, LOTS C2 & C3

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18 Mar 2026 at 14:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The current tender opportunity, titled "Noise Barrier Specialist Bolts and Fixings," is led by EKFB, a joint venture known for its expertise in high-speed rail projects. This procurement process falls within the industry category of bolts, specifically focusing on "Coach bolts and screws." The procurement is conducted through a selective method, utilising a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period ending on 3rd April 2026. The scope of delivery encompasses regions including the East Midlands, West Midlands, and South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active, with key delivery dates extending from 9th August 2026 to 3rd December 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth for suppliers capable of providing quality drainage solutions across a major rail construction project, supported by a substantial budget between £2.5 million and £5 million GBP. The procurement process is geared towards small and medium-sized enterprises, making it ideal for businesses in the engineering and construction sectors specialising in rail infrastructure components. EKFB emphasises its commitment to engaging skilled suppliers vetted through a pre-qualification model, providing businesses the opportunity to bolster their credentials by participating in a prominent civil engineering endeavour driven by international expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Noise Barrier Specialist Bolts and Fixings

Notice Description

EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 6.9km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 81 bridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB are looking for a competent Supplier to deliver the routewide drainage requirements consisting of plastic drainage both solid and perforated of diameters 150mm to 1200mm circa 143,000 meters, concrete pipes of diameters 150mm to 2,100mm circa 4,300m, catchpits including cover slabs of various diameters 600mm to 3000mm in various depths circa 4,000 instances. About the buyer's selection process: Through this expression of interest you vetted in accordance with the EKFB pre-qualification model - for further information visit https://www.competefor.com/EiffageKier/ About the buyer: EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners bring specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including some of Europe's largest high speed rail projects. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work. Our inclusive culture ensures that our collaborative and innovative solutions provide exceptional value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cbf4d0b-fb80-4e81-9e66-3028fc2301e8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

44531400 - Bolts

44531520 - Coach bolts and screws

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
18 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Aug 2026 - 3 Dec 2027 1-2 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
EIFFAGE KIER JV HS2 MAIN CIVILS WORKS, LOTS C2 & C3
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B3 2DT
Post Town
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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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