Tender

A66 - Scheme 3A - Penrith to Temple Sowerby - Drainage

AUREOS HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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Tender

12 May 2026 at 10:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by AUREOS HIGHWAYS LIMITED, based in London, involves drainage construction works for the A66 - Scheme 3A from Penrith to Temple Sowerby in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This opportunity, active as of 12th May 2026, invites competitive quotations under a limited procurement method, specifically aimed at projects below a certain financial threshold. The tender stage of this process is currently underway, with important deadlines including the end of the tender period on 15th May 2026. The project is classified under the CPV scheme with the description "Drainage construction works," and it falls within the 'works' industry category. The contract period is slated to commence on 1st June 2026 and conclude by 31st July 2026, offering a project value capped at £100,000.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as expressly acknowledged by the suitability criteria. The restricted financial scale positions this tender as an ideal opportunity for businesses proficient in drainage or construction works, looking to expand their portfolio within the infrastructure sector. By participating, businesses can leverage their technical expertise to secure a government contract, enhancing their reputation and potentially leading to more considerable project engagements in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A66 - Scheme 3A - Penrith to Temple Sowerby - Drainage

Notice Description

Drainage works required on the A66 Scheme 3a.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9df2da-ce30-435a-bc83-0d6abc13e6ae
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45232450 - Drainage construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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
AUREOS HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1A 9HP
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Farringdon Within
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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