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title: "A66 - HDD"
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buyer: "BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED"
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# A66 - HDD

Buyer: BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-170465c1-5d51-4de0-9f36-40b6e194f604

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## Summary

Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Limited is seeking experienced and qualified contractors for a major Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) project on the A66 North Trans-Pennine route. This project involves upgrading single-lane sections of the 80km stretch between the M6 and A1 into dual carriageways, along with improving key junctions. The procurement stage is currently at the tender amendment stage, with the competitive procedure including negotiation. The total estimated value is £140,000, and the contract period spans from 3rd April 2025 to 3rd April 2030. The location of the works is the North West region of the United Kingdom, and interested parties must submit their applications by 5th February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with a proven track record in large-scale HDD projects, well-suited for SMEs due to the project's selective procurement method geared towards competitive negotiation. Companies equipped with the necessary machinery and expertise can benefit from participating in this project. Meeting the Build UK Common Assessment Criteria (CAS) ensures a consistent minimum business competence. Firms interested in bidding should provide their portfolio, relevant experience, and references to be considered for this substantial infrastructure project, fostering long-term business growth.

## Notice

HDD The A66 North Trans-Pennine enterprise is looking to engage experienced and qualified HDD contractor for major project on the strategic roads network. The A66 upgrade will see single-lane sections of the 80km stretch between the M6 and A1 made into dual carriageway, while key junctions will be improved. Estimated Package spend is PS140,000. The project is to be delivered in collaboration by three Tier 1 contractors Balfour Beatty, Kier, and Keltbray. We are looking for experienced firms with proven track record in handling large-scale HDD packages, equipped with the necessary machinery and expertise to ensure the job is completed efficiently and on schedule. 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 get in touch 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/9e29bff5-4a19-4a9e-8790-647e68da2ebf |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2025 - 3 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| 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 | BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 5HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2025 at 14:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e29bff5-4a19-4a9e-8790-647e68da2ebf
- 22 Jan 2025 at 17:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e29bff5-4a19-4a9e-8790-647e68da2ebf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e29bff5-4a19-4a9e-8790-647e68da2ebf
  28th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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