Tender

EKFB Wendover Green Tunnel Reinforcement

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

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Tender

06 Mar 2025 at 08:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

EKFB, a joint venture consisting of Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction, and BAM Nuttall, is inviting tenders for the EKFB Wendover Green Tunnel Reinforcement project. This tender falls under the industry category of "Mild steel" and will cover the installation of significant drainage infrastructure, including plastic and concrete pipes and catchpits, across the East Midlands, West Midlands, and South East regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 10th March 2025 and the contract period running from 5th May 2025 to 30th October 2026. The estimated value of the contract ranges between £2,500,000 and £5,000,000.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in civil engineering, drainage solutions, and construction materials. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive and supportive of such organisations. Successful involvement in this project could offer significant business growth opportunities by contributing to a major infrastructure project, enhancing industry reputation, and potentially leading to further contracts within the HS2 high-speed rail network. Businesses with experience in large-scale civil engineering projects or who have the capability to deliver significant volumes of materials and services will be well-suited to compete in this process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EKFB Wendover Green Tunnel Reinforcement

Notice Description

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 are looking for a competent Supplier to deliver the routewide drainage requirements consisting of plastic drainage both solid and perforated of diameters 150mm to 1200mm circa 143,000 meters, concrete pipes of diameters 150mm to 2,100mm circa 4,300m, catchpits including cover slabs of various diameters 600mm to 3000mm in various depths circa 4,000 instances. About the buyer's selection process: Through this expression of interest you vetted in accordance with the EKFB pre-qualification model - for further information visit https://www.competefor.com/EiffageKier/ About the buyer: EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners bring specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including some of Europe's largest high speed rail projects. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work. Our inclusive culture ensures that our collaborative and innovative solutions provide exceptional value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca633418-a654-4ed2-9da2-590a00fd4ff1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f105aee-991b-47b5-9674-1cbecb32bdc1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

44450000 - Mild steel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2025 - 30 Oct 2026 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
Chris Read
Contact Email
supplychainenquiries@ekfb.com
Contact Phone
07792825436

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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