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 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 3 Mar 2026Expired
- 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
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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