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title: "M6 Lune Gorge - Water Monitoring/Sampling"
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# M6 Lune Gorge - Water Monitoring/Sampling

Buyer: KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1edbfdf0-d598-4405-87b6-57cc1f19ad27

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## Summary

In this procurement, Kier Transportation Limited is inviting qualified contractors to tender for a project focusing on water monitoring and sampling services on the M6 Lune Gorge. The project, which falls under the industry category of surface and groundwater pollution monitoring services, is located in England with a specific postal code CA10 3XR. The procurement process is in the tender amendment stage as of 3 March 2026, with an end date for tender submissions set for 9 March 2026. The contract period will begin on 27 May 2026 and continue through 1 March 2031. Kier uses the Build UK Common Assessment Criteria (CAS) to evaluate business competencies, ensuring a consistent standard for interested bidders.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs experienced in environmental monitoring. Companies that specialise in laboratory testing for parameters such as pH, turbidity, and various chemical concentrations will find this tender a fitting opportunity. To be well-suited to compete, businesses should possess a robust portfolio and relevant experience in water monitoring, as well as the necessary qualifications. The procurement method employed is a competitive quotation, deemed below threshold, suggesting a focus on efficient and cost-effective solutions. Businesses that excel in monthly sample collection and possess capabilities in detailed reporting on environmental data stand to benefit significantly from this contract.

## Notice

Kier Transportation are looking to engage experienced and qualified contractors to provide water monitoring and sampling requirements on 10 designated points as specified on the M6 Lune Gorge project. Frequency: Monthly - requirement for company awarded tender to attend site monthly to collect samples. Monitoring requirements: The following parameters shall be laboratory tested for monthly - pH - electrical conductivity - total suspended solids - dissolved oxygen - turbidity - redox potential - bicarbonate alkalinity - total and dissolved organic carbon - metal suite (dissolved and totals): aluminium, arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead, zinc - major ions: calcium, chloride, sulphate, potassium, sodium - nitrate - phosphate - Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) (speciated, aliphatic and aromatic split) - Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (16 PAHs) 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/f488c51c-688b-4025-8b93-67ce334daab6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 May 2026 - 1 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90733100 - Surface water pollution monitoring or control services
- 90733700 - Groundwater pollution monitoring or control services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 07:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f488c51c-688b-4025-8b93-67ce334daab6
- 3 Mar 2026 at 07:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f488c51c-688b-4025-8b93-67ce334daab6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f488c51c-688b-4025-8b93-67ce334daab6
  3rd March 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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