Tender

A66 Northern Trans-Pennine (NTP) - Scheme 1 & 2 Works Examiner Role

KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED

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Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 15:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kier Transportation Limited is seeking an experienced Works Examiner for the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Scheme 1 & 2 projects, which involve upgrading segments of the A66 to dual carriageway and enhancing key junctions. This tender, classified as highways consultancy and technical inspection services, falls under the works category and is conducted as an open procedure above threshold. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, the tender period concluding on the 13th of March 2026. This initiative is located in the North West of the United Kingdom, with a contract expected to commence on the 6th of July 2026 and conclude by the 30th of July 2030. The contractual value is estimated at £500,000.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in highway consultancy and technical inspection services, particularly those with expertise in overseeing large infrastructure projects. Kier Transportation encourages applications from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped with the necessary qualifications and relevant experience. Suitable candidates will have the opportunity to partake in a significant infrastructure upgrade, in collaboration with top-tier contractors like Balfour Beatty and Keltbray. Given the scale and scope of the project, businesses with a strong portfolio in construction compliance and technical approvals in highway settings are well-suited to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A66 Northern Trans-Pennine (NTP) - Scheme 1 & 2 Works Examiner Role

Notice Description

Kier Transportation intends to engage an experienced and qualified Works Examiner (WE) for all structures on Scheme 1 & 2. The Works Examiner is defined in DMRB CG300 as "An appointed individual who witnesses the construction of highway structures to ensure they are built in accordance with the approved design and technical approval requirements, and who signs the Construction Compliance Certificate upon satisfactory completion." The A66 upgrade will see single-lane sections of the 80km stretch between the M6 and the A1 made into dual carriageway, while key junctions will be improved. The A66 project is to be delivered in collaboration by three Tier 1 contractors, Balfour Beatty, Kier and Keltbray. 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 Transportationprocurement@kier.co.uk with your company's portfolio, relevant experience, and references for further evaluation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a70d46ec-d552-4d7c-ad9f-eb757dd1670a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

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
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2030 4-5 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
KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
transportationprocurement@kier.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 3XP
Post Town
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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