--- title: "Salford Crescent - OLE(Overhead line equipment) - Structure Only" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1c574281-08d1-4b89-92e3-1d9aeec7101a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c574281-08d1-4b89-92e3-1d9aeec7101a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c574281-08d1-4b89-92e3-1d9aeec7101a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c574281-08d1-4b89-92e3-1d9aeec7101a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KIER TRANSPORTATION" published: "2024-10-29" --- # Salford Crescent - OLE(Overhead line equipment) - Structure Only Buyer: KIER TRANSPORTATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c574281-08d1-4b89-92e3-1d9aeec7101a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c574281-08d1-4b89-92e3-1d9aeec7101a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c574281-08d1-4b89-92e3-1d9aeec7101a.json) ## Summary Kier Transportation is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement contract titled "Salford Crescent - OLE (Overhead line equipment) - Structure Only." This project, supporting the planned introduction of a third passenger platform with new lifts and stairs, also includes signalling works, SME works, a new mess facility, and a revamped ticket line at Salford Crescent station. The project is aimed at improving transportation infrastructure in the North West region of the United Kingdom and is part of a broader initiative to enhance station capacities across the Manchester area. Relevant dates include a bid submission deadline of 8th November 2024, with the contract work scheduled to commence on 16th February 2025 and conclude by 7th July 2025. This procurement falls under the works category with an estimated value ranging between £250,000 and £500,000. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and transportation infrastructure sectors to engage in a high-value project. Suitable candidates for this opportunity include large-scale enterprises experienced in overhead line construction and associated works. Although the opportunity is not specifically tailored to SMEs or VCSEs, engaging in this project could provide substantial business growth through strategic partnerships and project visibility. By participating in the early contractor engagement, businesses can gain a competitive edge by contributing to the planning and design phases, thereby positioning themselves advantageously for future opportunities in the expanding infrastructure landscape within the region. ## Notice The planned introduction of construction of a third passenger platform with new lift and stairs from existing ticket office, including signaling works, SME works, new mess facility, new ticket line. This was discovered by Network Rail in there plan to develop stations like Salford Crescent to improve value of life within transport. Therefore, in response Network Rail have set out to start this improvement of Salford Crescent by upgrading the station with the listed above. The scheme is part of a package of proposed measures to improve the situations of current stations like Salford Crescent to help boost capacity and flow within the surrounding areas. This lies with one of many projects within the Manchester area that are set to be upgraded. A remodeling of the station at Salford Crescent, specifically a platform addition will be essential to accommodate the planned implementation of longer rolling stock services. Kier are seeking expressions of interest for early contractor engagement in relation to the OLE (Overhead line equipment)- Structure Only . The package will consist of OLE - Structure Only further specification to be confirmed. This will be the first official IDC/IDR to enable the progression of the first few design packages required for us to start on site in February 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/671b6e82-c3d9-4f7d-b896-fc099e270e98 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Feb 2025 - 7 Jul 2025 | | 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 | | Locality | CLIPPERS QUAY | | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45232210 - Overhead line construction ## Release History - 29 Oct 2024 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/671b6e82-c3d9-4f7d-b896-fc099e270e98 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/671b6e82-c3d9-4f7d-b896-fc099e270e98 29th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=86703118 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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