Tender

A66 - Vehicle Recovery

BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED

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01 Aug 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Limited is overseeing the procurement process for an open tender regarding the A66 North Trans-Pennine Vehicle Recovery project. This initiative aims to upgrade the A66 stretch from single-lane sections to dual carriageway, involving improvements to key junctions. The total estimated package spend is £3,200,000. The procurement method utilised is selective, through a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold. The procurement is currently in the tender amendment stage, with an end date scheduled for 8th January 2026. Interested parties must act promptly to submit relevant documentation before the deadline. The project focuses on automobile emergency road services within the works category and will be executed in collaboration with Kier and Aureous, targeting the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle recovery solutions, particularly those with a strong track record in managing large-scale projects efficiently. It promises growth potential for firms equipped with the requisite resources, machinery, and expertise. The involvement of Tier 1 contractors like Balfour Beatty, Kier, and Aureous signifies an advantageous collaboration and networking opportunity. The project is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), creating an inclusive environment for such entities to expand their reach and expertise. Interested companies need to prepare their portfolios, demonstrating business competence as per the Build UK Common Assessment Criteria (CAS) to secure evaluation and possibly see significant growth through this expansive infrastructure project.

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Notice Title

A66 - Vehicle Recovery

Notice Description

Vehicle Recovery The A66 North Trans-Pennine enterprise is looking to engage experienced and qualified Vehicle Recovery contractor for a 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 PS3,200,000. The project is to be delivered in collaboration by three Tier 1 contractors Balfour Beatty, Kier, and Aureous. We are looking for experienced firms with proven track record in handling large-scale Vehicle Recovery packages, equipped with the necessary resource, equipment, 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f77caeea-5edc-4873-9326-93a9b8299bbb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c19e03a-65bf-4bc3-97f4-b0c1fd4119b9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50118000 - Automobile emergency road services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 3 Apr 2030 4-5 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
BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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