Award

A417 Missing Link - Series 1500 Motorway Communications

KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Oct 2025 at 13:47

Award Notice
Tender

16 Sep 2024 at 11:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "A417 Missing Link - Series 1500 Motorway Communications" project, managed by KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED, has reached the award stage. This project falls under the construction industry category and is situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is a competitive procedure with negotiation, above threshold, and the contract was awarded to Crown Highways Limited on 15th August 2025. The contract period will start on 6th October 2025 and conclude on 27th November 2026. The awarded contract has a value of approximately £966,152.35, while the original tender, published on 16th September 2024, was valued at £500,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for established and large enterprises in the construction sector, due to the scale and complexity of the motorway communications works. Businesses involved in roadway development, infrastructure communication systems, and similar sectors are well-suited to engage in such projects. Since the scheme involves significant dual carriageway construction, companies with relevant high-profile project experience will find this a fitting opportunity to expand their portfolios and bolster their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A417 Missing Link - Series 1500 Motorway Communications

Notice Description

Purpose of Notice - The procurement of a Subcontractor for the Series 1500 Motorway Communications works in connection with the A417 Missing Link at Air Balloon. Scheme Description - Under the National Highways Limited Regional Delivery Partnership (RDP), we are appointed as the Principal Contractor for the design and construction of a new dual carriageway at the A417 Missing Link at Air Balloon. The scheme would provide 3.4 miles (5.5km) of new, rural all-purpose dual carriageway for the A417. The new dual carriageway would connect the existing A417 Brockworth bypass with the existing dual carriageway A417 south of Cowley. Registering Interest - Interested parties are to register their interest through making contact via guy.hornsey@kier.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf7c6d83-d438-42c1-8c10-653f740053d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/751889d4-b2ba-4e54-aa3d-94d39e289629
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£966,152 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 27 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWN HIGHWAYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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