--- title: "M42 Triple Box Contract Crane Lift" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0dc55171-ddc1-49f5-b28d-38a15634841b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0dc55171-ddc1-49f5-b28d-38a15634841b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0dc55171-ddc1-49f5-b28d-38a15634841b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0dc55171-ddc1-49f5-b28d-38a15634841b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED" published: "2026-05-06" --- # M42 Triple Box Contract Crane Lift Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0dc55171-ddc1-49f5-b28d-38a15634841b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0dc55171-ddc1-49f5-b28d-38a15634841b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0dc55171-ddc1-49f5-b28d-38a15634841b.json) ## Summary Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) has initiated a tender for the "M42 Triple Box Contract Crane Lift" project, focusing on installing precast prestressed inverted T beams for the M42 Coleshill Box Structure as part of HS2 Phase 1 (Central East). The industry category for this procurement is primarily related to cranes, with associated classifications such as travelling cranes and hire of cranes with operators. The project is located in the West Midlands, with key activities planned to occur from August 6, 2027, to September 3, 2027. Currently in the tender stage, prospective contractors are invited to express interest before the tender period ends on May 8, 2026. This project follows a restricted procurement procedure, highlighting BBV's selective approach to sourcing capable contractors. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in high-risk crane operations and infrastructure projects, particularly those experienced in working alongside National Highways assets. Firms aligning with BBV's values of integrity, leadership, respect, and safety, and possessing the requisite technical capabilities and resources, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method prioritises contractors that can demonstrate verifiable experience with a focus on collaboration and innovation. This project not only aims to deliver infrastructural growth but also offers enterprises the chance to participate in a high-profile venture managed by BBV, a joint venture of prominent global infrastructure leaders, potentially enhancing their market presence and contributing to long-term business expansion. ## Notice About the Opportunity: Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) is seeking an experienced specialist lifting contractor to plan and install 226 precast prestressed inverted T beams (up to ~93 t) for the M42 Coleshill Box Structure on HS2 Phase 1 (Central East). This is a high risk CPA Contract Lift over a live motorway, requiring experience with major road closures and work near National Highways assets. Scope includes lifting and installing beams across three spans onto elastomeric bearings, with and without pre installed diaphragm shutters, to tight tolerances. About the buyer's selection process: When selecting a supplier BBV look for alignment of values, behaviours and cultures, between ourselves and our supply chain. BBV and HS2 have aligned their values to the following: * Integrity * Leadership * Respect * Safety In order to achieve a successful project outcome we have published a manifesto of our guiding principles, which include: * Making HS2 affordable * Delivering on promises * We build with people in mind * Delivering more than a railway * Achieving more together * Creative and challenging Successfully shortlisted supplier's will be those with verifiable experience, and the appropriate capacity ,resources and technical ability to deliver the scope of works. Supplier's may then be invited to the project, to formally demonstrate their experience and capabilities. As an alternative phone/webinar interviews may be conducted. On selection, shortlisted supplier's will be issued with a formal Invitation to Tender (ITT) to demonstrate their ability to work with these values and behaviours in mind, whilst proving their demonstration of capabilities and competence. About the buyer: BBV is a joint venture between Balfour Beatty Group and VINCI Group. Balfour Beatty VINCI is a long established joint venture between two global leaders in the delivery of critical Infrastructure and Highways Projects, such as the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, M4/M5/M6 Smart Motorway projects and HS2 main works civil contract for the north. More about BBV: * VINCI is the largest contractor in the world * Balfour Beatty is the largest contractor in the UK * BBV have been working together for the past 30 years, their first project being the Channel Tunnel. For more information please visit our website www.balfourbeattyvinci.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4840e98-5e98-431f-bcc1-a236d64ba359 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Aug 2027 - 3 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B1 2LP | | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 42414100 - Cranes - 42414210 - Travelling crane - 45510000 - Hire of cranes with operator ## Release History - 6 May 2026 at 12:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4840e98-5e98-431f-bcc1-a236d64ba359 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4840e98-5e98-431f-bcc1-a236d64ba359 6th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=111407916 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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