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KW and QW Tunnel Emergency Ventilation Control Services

MERSEYTRAVEL

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27 Mar 2026 at 09:39

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27 Mar 2026 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "KW and QW Tunnel Emergency Ventilation Control Services" was conducted by Merseytravel, a public authority in the sub-central government sector. The contracting process reached the award stage on 27th March 2026, with the contract involving specialist services in ventilation system inspection, maintenance, testing, and support within tunnels located in the Liverpool area (region UKD72). The contract was awarded to KIER TRANSPORTATION LTD, and covers a period from 27th March 2026 to 30th September 2026. This procurement was conducted under a limited competition method, with a legal basis cited from UKPGA legislation 2023/54, and had a light-touch regime, making it suitable for activities below the threshold.

The contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the maintenance and consultancy services industry, specifically those with expertise in ventilation systems. Given the specialised nature of the services required, businesses with technical proficiency and experience in handling emergency ventilation systems in infrastructure settings will find this tender particularly relevant. SMEs in the ventilation consultancy sector are well-suited to engage with future opportunities of this kind, as demonstrated by KIER TRANSPORTATION LTD's successful bid, which suggests that smaller firms can effectively compete in such specialised tenders. Establishing such contracts with public authorities like Merseytravel can enhance a business's portfolio and open doors to further public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

KW and QW Tunnel Emergency Ventilation Control Services

Notice Description

The contract covers the provision of specialist services for the inspection, maintenance, testing, and support of Emergency Ventilation Control Systems within the KW and QW Tunnels.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028291-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315410 - Inspection of ventilation system

71321400 - Ventilation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,443 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£71,443 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 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
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KIER TRANSPORTATION

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