Tender

Kingsway Tunnel Embankment Stabilisation - Outbound Road

MERSEYTRAVEL

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02 Feb 2026 at 10:03

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21 Jan 2026 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Merseytravel, focuses on the "Kingsway Tunnel Embankment Stabilisation - Outbound Road" project located in Liverpool, United Kingdom (region UKD72). This project falls under the construction industry category and aims to engage a specialist engineering contractor for early involvement, design, and execution of slope stabilisation measures along the A59 Kingsway Tunnel approach road. With an allocated gross budget of £2,000,000, the contract will award following an open procedure. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 3rd March 2026, end of the enquiry period on 10th February 2026, and the contract period starting on 13th April 2026 until 12th April 2027.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large construction companies with the capacity for specialised highway and road construction works. Due to criteria such as demonstrating a minimum annual turnover of £10,000,000, and the requirement to have significant public liability and professional indemnity insurance cover, the tender is best suited to well-established firms. The open procurement method encourages a competitive environment, ideal for businesses poised to provide innovative and cost-efficient engineering solutions, thus potentially expanding their portfolio in public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kingsway Tunnel Embankment Stabilisation - Outbound Road

Notice Description

The purpose of this commission is to seek the appointment of a specialist engineering contractor to provide Early Contractor Involvement and design of the slope stabilisation measures and variable messaging sign (VMS) foundation and superstructure, followed by the implementation of the design of the , Rockfall containment netting adjacent to the West bound carriageway of the A59 Kingsway Tunnel approach road between Mill Lane Bridge and Breck Road Bridge, together with the installation of the VMS foundation and superstructure and the associated power and data connections. In addition, remedial works to the existing drapery mesh to the inbound carriageway adjacent to Breck road. Services will include, but not be limited to: * Early contractor involvement/assessment/advice * Identification and procurement of any additional surveys required to complete the design * Design of the works to the outbound and inbound embankment as set out in this document and the VMS foundation and superstructure * Surveys and inspections associated with the design of the above elements * Support party wall surveyor in developing any necessary agreements with owners of adjacent properties * Vegetation clearance from the embankment * Provision of access for engineer inspection of embankment (as required) * Rock scaling works (as required) * Installation of slope stabilisation measures (Drapery mesh) * Support party wall surveyor in agreeing any necessary agreements with owners of adjacent properties

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060acc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008788-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

45233110 - Motorway construction works

45233120 - Road construction works

45233121 - Main road construction works

45233122 - Ring road construction work

45233130 - Construction work for highways

45233131 - Construction work for elevated highways

45233139 - Highway maintenance work

45233140 - Roadworks

45233142 - Road-repair works

45233144 - Overpass construction work

45233200 - Various surface works

45233210 - Surface work for highways

45233229 - Verge maintenance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008788-2026
    2nd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005191-2026
    21st January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://procontract.due-north.com/Home
    Bidders wishing to participate in this tender opportunity must log in to their Proactis procurement portal account. Once logged in, bidders will be able to view the tender details and download the tender pack and all supporting documentation. Bidders who are not currently registered on the Proactis portal may register free of charge. Registration will enable access to this tender opportunity and associated documents. The registration link is: https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register All tender submissions must be completed and submitted via the Proactis procurement portal by the stated deadline. Tender submissions submitted by email or post will not be accepted. Guidance on how to use the Proactis portal, including user support and instructional videos, is available on the website to assist bidders in preparing and submitting their tender response.

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