--- title: "EKFB JV - Steel columns forming part of route wide acoustic barrier - NEC Subcontract Works - Opportunity Re-Issue April 2025" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0c97632f-2f0f-4e32-b47e-299aaf500d40" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c97632f-2f0f-4e32-b47e-299aaf500d40" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c97632f-2f0f-4e32-b47e-299aaf500d40.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c97632f-2f0f-4e32-b47e-299aaf500d40.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EIFFAGE KIER JV HS2 MAIN CIVILS WORKS, LOTS C2 & C3" published: "2025-04-28" --- # EKFB JV - Steel columns forming part of route wide acoustic barrier - NEC Subcontract Works - Opportunity Re-Issue April 2025 Buyer: EIFFAGE KIER JV HS2 MAIN CIVILS WORKS, LOTS C2 & C3 Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c97632f-2f0f-4e32-b47e-299aaf500d40 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c97632f-2f0f-4e32-b47e-299aaf500d40) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c97632f-2f0f-4e32-b47e-299aaf500d40.json) ## Summary The procurement process is headed by Eiffage Kier JV HS2 Main Civils Works, Lots C2 & C3, located in Birmingham, UK. They are issuing a tender titled "EKFB JV - Steel columns forming part of route wide acoustic barrier - NEC Subcontract Works - Opportunity Re-Issue April 2025," with the industry category of "Structural steelworks" and specific classification for "Barrier components." The project covers the South East region of the United Kingdom. The process is currently at the tender stage, with expressions of interest invited for weathering steel manufacturers and fabricators. The deadline for submissions was on 25th April 2025, with the contract period running from 16th March 2026 to 25th June 2027. The project's estimated value is between £20 million and £30 million. This tender presents a significant opportunity for weathering steel manufacturers and fabricators, particularly those with experience in structural steelworks and large-scale fabrication and welding processes. Businesses capable of supplying and fabricating steel columns will find this project particularly lucrative, with opportunities to work on an extensive acoustic barrier solution covering approximately 25km. The procurement is designed to accommodate smaller enterprises (SMEs), making it accessible for businesses looking to expand their operations in the UK's infrastructure sector. Companies with automated machinery for steelwork and expertise in heat treatment of fabricated columns will have a competitive edge. The tender procurement method will be finalised based on interest and submissions received. ## Notice EKFB is seeking expressions of interest from weathering steel manufacturers and fabricators for the supply and/or fabrication of steel columns forming part of an acoustic barrier solution which will total approximately 25km in length and run route wide from North Chilterns to Southam. Please consider the information below and whether this opportunity is suitable for your business. Weathering steel columns totalling approximately 8,000t: 2,590nr tall barrier fabricated posts at 5m and 6m lengths 2,250nr medium barrier 356 x 368 x 202 UC's at 4.5m lengths 360nr low barrier post 356 x 368 x 177 UC's at 3.m lengths Weathering steel plate to form base plates/stiffeners etc Fabrication: Lifting eye Holes for barrier panel fixings Base plates and stiffeners to all columns (full penetration butt welds) Fillet welding for tall columns (c. 10mm leg length) Earthing and bonding lugs Surface blasted finish EKFB are seeking expressions of interest from manufacturers/mills and from fabricators. Supply and fabrication may be contracted separately or as part of a combined package. This will be decided based upon interest and tender returns. The overall anticipated package value listed is based on a combined package. Fabrication of the larger columns requires fillet welding to the full length of the column (5m/6m). Please clearly stipulate if you do/do not have machinery capable of automating this process. There may also be a requirement to heat treat some of the fabricated columns. Please clearly detail if this is something that you have previous experience of. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/108108bf-176f-4428-a299-adec1d269132 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 25 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EIFFAGE KIER JV HS2 MAIN CIVILS WORKS, LOTS C2 & C3 | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B3 2DT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 34928120 - Barrier components - 45223210 - Structural steelworks ## Release History - 28 Apr 2025 at 08:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/108108bf-176f-4428-a299-adec1d269132 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/108108bf-176f-4428-a299-adec1d269132 28th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=92125722 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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