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Saltash Tunnel Capping Off Supplies & Supplying Fire Hydrants - Kier

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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18 Feb 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Saltash Tunnel Capping Off Supplies & Supplying Fire Hydrants" was undertaken by National Highways Limited, a public authority within the central government located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This contract was in the award stage and concerned the supply and replacement of fire hydrants and water supplies in the Saltash Tunnel. The direct procurement method was employed for this below-threshold contract, meaning there was no competition involved. The contract was signed on 18th February 2026 and is set to run until 31st August 2026, focusing on the goods category.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for large suppliers specialising in infrastructure and water supply equipment, particularly those with expertise in fire safety installations. Kier, the awarded supplier located in Hatherleigh, demonstrates the kind of business well-suited for participating in similar opportunities. Companies with capabilities to provide specialised products such as fire hydrants and with a presence or operational capacity in the United Kingdom would find advantage in targeting contracts like these to expand their market reach and service offerings.

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Notice Title

Saltash Tunnel Capping Off Supplies & Supplying Fire Hydrants - Kier

Notice Description

to cap off 9No 63mm water supplies and to replace 2No Fire Hydrants in the Saltash Tunnel

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06572d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014828-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44482200 - Fire hydrants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,357 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
0300 123 5000

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KIER

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