--- title: "A66 Northern Trans Pennine Project(NTP) - Carleton Underpass Structure (Precast Concrete Beams)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13509e61-6f75-4b1f-9629-849d795ce5db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13509e61-6f75-4b1f-9629-849d795ce5db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13509e61-6f75-4b1f-9629-849d795ce5db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13509e61-6f75-4b1f-9629-849d795ce5db.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED" published: "2026-10-15" --- # A66 Northern Trans Pennine Project(NTP) - Carleton Underpass Structure (Precast Concrete Beams) Buyer: KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13509e61-6f75-4b1f-9629-849d795ce5db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13509e61-6f75-4b1f-9629-849d795ce5db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13509e61-6f75-4b1f-9629-849d795ce5db.json) ## Summary Kier Transportation Limited is seeking a contractor to install the precast concrete beams for Carleton Underpass, including associated ancillary works. This is bridge installation and road bridge construction work, forming part of Scheme 2 of the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Project. The wider programme upgrades the A66 between the M6 and A1, including converting single-carriageway sections to dual carriageway and improving key junctions. The work is in the North West of England. The project is being delivered with Balfour Beatty, Kier and Keltbray; Kier Transportation is the buyer for this package. The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The tender submission deadline set was 5 November 2026 at 17:00 UTC. The planned contract period runs from 8 September 2027 to 24 February 2028. The estimated contract value is £10 million. The opportunity is presented as a single package for the Carleton Underpass beam installation and ancillary works. Kier says it will apply the Build UK Common Assessment Criteria (CAS) to establish a consistent minimum standard of business competence. Interested firms are asked to submit a company portfolio, relevant experience and references for further evaluation. The tender information gives no separate weighted scoring or other award formula. This opportunity is aimed at established bridge installation contractors with the qualifications and practical experience to erect precast concrete beams and carry out the associated works on a road structure. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate relevant delivery through a company portfolio and references, and meet the minimum business competence assessed against the Build UK Common Assessment Criteria. It suits businesses with the technical workforce, project management and operational capacity to undertake a substantial, time-bound bridge installation package within a major highway upgrade. The notice explicitly indicates that the requirement is not suited to small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community and social enterprises, so smaller firms may need to consider whether they can participate as specialist subcontractors rather than lead contractors. ## Notice Kier Infrastructure intends to engage experienced and qualified bridge installation contractors for the erection of Carleton Underpass on Scheme 2 of the A66 Northern Transpennine Project. The scope is for the installation of pre-cast concrete beams and the ancillary works. The A66 upgrade will see single-lane sections of the 80km stretch between the M6 and the A1 made into dual carriageway, while key junctions will be improved. The A66 project is to be delivered in collaboration by three Tier 1 contractors, Balfour Beatty, Kier and Keltbray. The A66 project is to be delivered in collaboration by three Tier 1 contractors, Balfour Beatty, Kier and Keltbray. 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 infrastructure.procurement@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/4c524e77-8367-468b-8207-d0ec14413839 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Sep 2027 - 24 Feb 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | 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 | KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED | | Locality | SALFORD | | Postcode area | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 44112700 - Beams - 44212120 - Structures of bridges - 45221111 - Road bridge construction work - 45223500 - Reinforced-concrete structures ## Release History - 15 Oct 2026 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c524e77-8367-468b-8207-d0ec14413839 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c524e77-8367-468b-8207-d0ec14413839 15th October 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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