Tender

EKFB JV - Highways Works NC2A

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

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Tender

29 May 2026 at 09:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Eiffage Kier Joint Venture (JV) for HS2 Main Civils Works is inviting tenders for the "EKFB JV - Highways Works NC2A". This procurement opportunity falls under the construction work for highways category and is situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The project pertains to highway and footpath works on the North Chilterns to Aylesbury section of the HS2 project (NC2A), including site clearance, drainage, and road formation work. The tender process is currently active, with interested parties required to express interest by 5th June 2026. The contract is set to commence on 11th September 2026 and conclude on 28th February 2027, with the contract value estimated between £250,000 and £500,000.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for specialist subcontractors in the construction industry, particularly those with expertise in highway and civil engineering works. By participating in this tender, businesses can enhance their portfolio by collaborating with a high-profile project like the HS2. The procurement method and type are open to competitive bidding, ideal for medium to large firms capable of handling comprehensive civil works. Although SMEs and VCSEs are noted as unsuitable, the opportunity primarily targets established construction firms with substantial resources and experience in managing large infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EKFB JV - Highways Works NC2A

Notice Description

NC2A is the North Chilterns to Aylesbury section of C23, a part of the HS2 project managed by the EKFB Joint Venture. We are seeking a specialist subcontractor to undertake the following works within the NC2A section: The Subcontract Works includes for the provision of all management, labour, materials, plant and equipment, supervision, and other resources necessary and ancillary to safely complete the construction and handover of Highways/ footpaths works, as described in the specifications, drawings, HS2 standards Requirements and local authority specifications. The Subcontractor will be responsible for the temporary works design and temporary works construction as further detailed in this document. The subcontractor will be responsible for all permanent and temporary works relating to the Highways realignment unless otherwise excluded. The works included as part of this scope to be delivered by the subcontractor are: - Site clearance including Removal of existing drainage, kerbs, footpath, highway pavement, verges within permanent design location. - Earthworks including excavation to formation, soft spot treatment if required. - Drainage system, including temporary excavations, supply and installation of chambers, gullies, headwalls, carrier drains, filter and fin drains, fin drains, ditches, hydro brake system, non-return valve connection to existing drainage systems. - Service ducts: including supply and installation of service ducts, connections and chambers. - Road formation (asphalt surfacing by others): this includes supply and installation of geotextile separation materials highways and footways kerbs. Installation of capping and subbase layers Please express your interest within this package.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ba1c494-c868-4466-b328-bd78f216e66e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d61fc20-e220-40a0-b5ce-d9c847425012
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233130 - Construction work for highways

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
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Sep 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 1-6 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
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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