Tender

A66 - Plant

BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

04 Jun 2025 at 10:59

Tender Notice
Tender

14 May 2025 at 07:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The A66 North Trans-Pennine project is currently in the tender amendment stage, managed by Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Limited. This significant infrastructure initiative aims to transform single-lane sections of the 80-kilometre road stretch between the M6 and A1 into dual carriageways and enhance key junctions. The procurement, categorised under the hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator (CPV code 45500000), involves a selective competitive procedure with negotiations above the threshold. The tender was published on 14th May 2025 with a closing date for submissions on 28th May 2025, while the contract is slated to start on 2nd June 2025 and run until 27th February 2026. The location specified for delivery is the North West region of the United Kingdom, and the project is supported by Tier 1 contractors Kier and Keltbray, alongside Balfour Beatty. The procurement process is designed to ensure minimum business competence using the Build UK Common Assessment Criteria.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for companies specialising in large-scale plant provision, particularly those with expertise and machinery suited to major projects on strategic road networks. With an estimated package spend of £800,000, businesses with a proven track record in handling substantial Plant provision packages stand to benefit from growth and collaboration opportunities through this project. The procurement method encourages negotiation, providing a platform for companies to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure a pivotal role in the project. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find this tender attractive due to its focus on efficient, experienced firms capable of adhering to strict schedules, making it an advantageous prospect for business expansion in the civil engineering sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A66 - Plant

Notice Description

Plant The A66 North Trans-Pennine enterprise is looking to engage experienced and qualified Plant provider for major project on the strategic roads network. The A66 upgrade will see single-lane sections of the 80km stretch between the M6 and A1 made into dual carriageway, while key junctions will be improved. Estimated Package spend is PS800,000. The project is to be delivered in collaboration by three Tier 1 contractors Balfour Beatty, Kier, and Keltbray. We are looking for experienced firms with proven track record in handling large-scale Plant provision packages, equipped with the necessary machinery and expertise to ensure the job is completed efficiently and on schedule. 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 get in touch with your company's portfolio, relevant experience, and references for further evaluation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f233c690-54f8-463f-9481-d5175d9ff4b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff109f9b-50b6-4fb8-9541-86b34c3826a6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 6-12 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
BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5HU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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