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Manchester International Airport - Precast Concrete Beams

KIER TRANSPORTATION - CP7 NWC

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13 Jul 2026 at 13:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Kier Transportation - CP7 NWC acting as the buying organisation for the supply and manufacture of precast concrete beams at Manchester International Airport. This project, titled "Manchester International Airport - Precast Concrete Beams," falls under the 'works' category and involves the classification of concrete slabs and bridge sections. The tender is currently at the tender stage and is part of a broader initiative aimed at improving train services by increasing platform capacity at the airport. This initiative aligns with strategic aims of infrastructure enhancement within Manchester and the North West region. Interested parties should note that the tender period ends on 20th July 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st December 2026 and conclude by 17th March 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in concrete manufacturing, especially those specialising in precast products, to engage in a substantial infrastructure project. It provides scope for SMEs to participate, recognising the suitability of such enterprises for the contract. The focus on regional infrastructure development means businesses with a strong presence or those seeking to establish operations in the North West of England could benefit significantly from being part of this ambitious transformation programme. Companies with a track record in large-scale construction projects, particularly those with expertise in rail infrastructure improvements, would be well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Manchester International Airport - Precast Concrete Beams

Notice Description

The planned introduction of longer train services to the Airport in response to future demand growth will mean that double stacking arrangements of trains as currently used will no longer be viable. Through the project's Delivery Steering Group, Northern and TransPennine Express have carried out analysis which has identified that additional platform capacity is needed at the airport in order to realise the full benefit of longer train services serving the airport. The scheme is part of a package of proposed measures in the Manchester area that are being designed/planned to boost capacity and resilience, emanating from the Cross Manchester Capacity and Reliability Improvement Study. Improving the operation of train services in the centre of Manchester and providing further capacity at Manchester Airport station, aligns with the strategic aims of Network Rail, TfGM, TfN and the wider industry. This project in in Tranche 1 of the Manchester and North West Transformation Programme (MNTP): A remodelling of the station at Manchester Airport, specifically a platform addition or extension of multiple platforms, or provision of a new turnback facility, will be essential to accommodate the planned implementation of longer rolling stock services. The redevelopment of these platforms will enable permissive working of two 6x24m (144m) trains, in two of the four platforms at the Airport Station. This will allow for the unaltered retention of all existing TOC services both originating and terminating at the Airport Station under 'double-stacking' conditions. The scope areas for this package are as follows: The supply and manufacture of precast concrete SBB units & bridge cill units

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f762e86c-71bd-4d74-815b-15281e6e2563
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
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

44114250 - Concrete slabs

44212110 - Bridge sections

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
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 17 Mar 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
KIER TRANSPORTATION - CP7 NWC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CLIPPERS QUAY
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

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