This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

22 Jul 2026 at 11:08

Tender

21 Jul 2026 at 18:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the tender amendment stage, led by the buying organisation BIP Solutions Limited. The tender is titled "EKFB JV - Daywork Hire of 8 Wheel Tipper Wagons - Opportunity," under the industry category of "Tipper trucks" with a CPV code of 34134200. This process involves hiring 8-wheel tipper wagons to support the C23 HS2 project, which spans three delivery areas from North Chilterns to Aylesbury, Calvert to Greatworth, and Greatworth to Southam. The locations are primarily within the East Midlands, West Midlands, and South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is a limited, competitive quotation below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 31st July 2026 at 17:00 BST. The envisaged contract period runs from 6th September 2026 to 6th September 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs who specialise in transportation and logistics within the specified geographic regions. With a budget value ranging from £500,000 to £1,000,000 GBP, multiple suppliers may be contracted to best meet regional needs, providing ample scope for participation by local businesses. Companies with expertise in civil engineering support services, particularly those experienced in large-scale infrastructure projects, are well-positioned to benefit from this tender. Engaging in this procurement process may enhance business growth through involvement in a high-profile project like HS2, fostering increased capability and exposure within the industry.

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Notice Title

EKFB JV - Daywork Hire of 8 Wheel Tipper Wagons - Opportunity

Notice Description

EKFB seek EOI's from interested parties with the appropriate experience and resources for the supply of 8 wheel tipper wagons to support the delivery of our C23 HS2 project. The 3 areas for delivery are North Chilterns to Aylesbury (NC2A), Calvert to Greatworth (C2G) and Greatworth to Southam (G2S). 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 may look to award multiple Suppliers to suit geographical capability dependant on the response to this EOI, in support of SME's and Local Businesses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68038ae7-d891-4ec9-bbbd-796856886e4e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34134200 - Tipper trucks

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Sep 2026 - 6 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Additional Buyers

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

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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