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title: "M6 Lune Gorge - Central Reserve Retaining Wall - Tebay, Jeffery's & Borrowbeck Structures"
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# M6 Lune Gorge - Central Reserve Retaining Wall - Tebay, Jeffery's & Borrowbeck Structures

Buyer: KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12d77bbb-368b-4fac-9fbc-9da2a63a6c71

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## Summary

Kier Transportation Limited is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a subcontractor to undertake construction works at Lune Gorge, focusing on structures and parts related to the M6 Central Reserve Retaining Wall at Tebay, Jeffery's, and Borrowbeck. The project falls under the industry category of construction work for bridges and elevated highways, specifically involving sheet piling techniques. Located in England, the tender period is set to close by 17:00 on 18 February 2026, with the construction contract period scheduled from 1 January 2028 to 1 January 2029. Interested suppliers should demonstrate business competence via the Build UK Common Assessment Criteria (CAS) and can reach out to Kier Transportation for participation details.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of navigating competitive procedures with negotiation, as this is a selective procurement method for works above threshold value. Businesses with a strong portfolio in construction work, specifically in bridge work and elevated highway structures, and those experienced in using combi-wall techniques will find this tender particularly suitable. With a procurement value of £500,000, successful bidders can solidify their reputation within the UK infrastructure sector by executing complex tasks at a prominent motorway site, promoting further strategic partnerships and business expansion.

## Notice

Kier Transportation require a Subcontractor to undertake the M6 Lune Gorge - Central Reserve Retaining Wall - Tebay, Jeffery's & Borrowbeck Structures works at Lune Gorge. Combi- Wall (Tubular/Sheet piles) box structure to be installed in the Central Reserve immediately behind the existing bridge abutments to retain the adjacent Motorway carriageway during abutment replacement work. We will use the Build UK Common Assessment Criteria (CAS) to ensure a consistent minimum business competence. If your company possesses necessary qualifications and is interested in bidding for this project, please email Transportationprocurement@kier.co.uk with your company's portfolio, relevant experience, and references for further evaluation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e91c895d-fcec-4c91-a2fa-6e6fa0136a19 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2028 - 1 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 3XP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44212300 - Structures and parts
- 44212410 - Sheet piling
- 45221100 - Construction work for bridges
- 45233131 - Construction work for elevated highways

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 05:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e91c895d-fcec-4c91-a2fa-6e6fa0136a19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e91c895d-fcec-4c91-a2fa-6e6fa0136a19
  11th February 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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