Tender

EKFB - Vacuum Excavators - Framework Opportunity

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

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Tender

06 May 2025 at 09:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "EKFB - Vacuum Excavators - Framework Opportunity" is currently in the tender stage, managed by the Eiffage Kier JV HS2 Main Civils Works, Lots C2 & C3. This opportunity focuses on engaging suppliers for vacuum excavators through a call-off framework agreement to assist in delivering the HS2 project's civil engineering works spanning 80km between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. The work includes significant infrastructure such as viaducts, tunnels, bridges, and road diversions. The procurement falls under the category of mobile plant construction work with locations across the East Midlands, West Midlands, and South East regions of the United Kingdom. The tender closes on 23rd May 2025, and the contract is anticipated to commence on 27th June 2025 and conclude on 20th June 2027. This selective procurement process encourages submissions from suitable small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses experienced in the supply of vacuum excavation equipment, particularly those capable of efficiently serving different geographical areas outlined in the framework. Companies that fit this profile can potentially secure multiple framework contracts, thereby enhancing their market presence and contributing to a high-profile infrastructure project, which offers substantial potential for business growth. With its emphasis on supporting SMEs, this tender is beneficial for smaller enterprises looking to expand their operations and establish long-term business relations within significant industry projects like HS2.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EKFB - Vacuum Excavators - Framework Opportunity

Notice Description

EKFB seek EOI's from interested parties with the appropriate experience and resources for the supply of Vacuum Excavators in the form of a call-off framework agreement to support the delivery of our C23 HS2 project. The 4 areas for delivery are North Chilterns to Aylesbury Area (NC2A), Calvert Area (CA), Twyford to Greatworth (T2G) and Greatworth to Southam (G2S). 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 may look to award multiple frameworks to suit geographical capability dependant on the response to this EOI, in support of SME's and Local Businesses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d9490a6-c4b1-47ac-a581-cbb67556a3bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf2e46b-6c92-4eff-b7ac-f15aad5bf95e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45252110 - Mobile plant construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jun 2025 - 20 Jun 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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