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M6 Lune Gorge - Steel road bridge plates - Fabrication and Installation

KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED

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10 Sep 2026 at 13:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Kier Transportation Limited is seeking a subcontractor for works on the M6 Lune Gorge section between Junctions 37 and 38. The requirement covers the fabrication and installation of six complex steel road bridge plates, installed in the central reservation under Kier’s traffic management arrangements. The plates and associated bridge construction work fall within steel bridge fabrication and construction, including base plates (CPV 42113110). The work is classified as construction works and is intended for delivery in the Lune Gorge area, Cumbria. The requirement is specifically for a specialist steelwork subcontractor able to manufacture the plates and complete their installation to the stated structural and fatigue standards.

The procurement has reached tender: Kier invited offers through a selective competitive procedure with negotiation for an above-threshold requirement. Bids were due by 15 September 2026 at 23:00 British Summer Time. The contract is scheduled to run from 16 November 2026 to 30 July 2027. Its estimated value is £500,000. The work must be delivered in accordance with Execution Class 3, with plates and welds complying with fatigue Classes F90 and F140 under Series 1800 requirements. Companies were asked to submit their portfolio, relevant experience and references by email for further evaluation. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This opportunity suits specialist structural steelwork contractors with the capability to design or fabricate complex steel bridge plates and install them safely in a motorway central reservation. Bidders should be able to demonstrate work delivered to Execution Class 3 and experience producing steelwork and welds to demanding fatigue classifications, particularly F90 and F140 under Series 1800. Relevant bridge, highway or steel bridge construction experience will strengthen a bid, supported by a portfolio and credible client references. The installation team will also need to work effectively under Kier’s traffic management arrangements and coordinate construction activity in a live motorway environment. Firms meeting the Build UK Common Assessment Criteria minimum business competence requirements are well placed to compete.

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Notice Title

M6 Lune Gorge - Steel road bridge plates - Fabrication and Installation

Notice Description

Kier Infrastructure require a Subcontractor to undertake the fabrication and installation of 6 no complex steel road bridge plates on the M6 Lune Gorge Junction 37 to 38. The work will need to completed in accordance with execution Class 3. Plates and welds need to comply with fatigue Class F90 and F140 in accordance with series 1800. The plates are to be installed in the central reservation under Kier TM. We will use the Build UK Common Assessment Criteria (CAS) to ensure a consistent minimum business competence. If your company possesses necessary qualifications and is interested in bidding for this project, please email infrastructure.procurement@kier.co.uk with your company's portfolio, relevant experience, and references for further evaluation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a7e4493-771d-4c3a-838e-95f907ab6bb2
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34a1d96c-6bab-465a-866e-f77da365a798
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

42113110 - Base plates

45221110 - Bridge construction work

45221115 - Construction work for steel bridges

45255400 - Fabrication work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 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 TRANSPORTATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 3XP
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

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