--- title: "Salford Crescent - Accommodation Block" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2e681079-f0fa-4558-8a67-10852290e3ef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2e681079-f0fa-4558-8a67-10852290e3ef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e681079-f0fa-4558-8a67-10852290e3ef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e681079-f0fa-4558-8a67-10852290e3ef.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "KIER TRANSPORTATION" published: "2026-01-05" --- # Salford Crescent - Accommodation Block Buyer: KIER TRANSPORTATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e681079-f0fa-4558-8a67-10852290e3ef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2e681079-f0fa-4558-8a67-10852290e3ef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e681079-f0fa-4558-8a67-10852290e3ef.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Salford Crescent Accommodation Block has reached the award stage, with Kier Transportation acting as the buying organisation. This project falls under the category of construction work for buildings related to railway transport and includes the construction of a third passenger platform, new lifts, stairs, and accommodations at the Salford Crescent station in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process initially began with a call for expressions of interest for contractor engagement, and the contract period is from 1st August 2025 to 20th November 2025, with a minimum project value of £15,000 and an awarded value of £107,151. The initiative forms part of a broader effort by Network Rail to enhance station capabilities across Manchester, further boosting regional capacity and flow. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with expertise in railway transport-related infrastructure. Firms proficient in brickwork, internal fitting, and construction of short-stay accommodations are well-positioned to profit from this project. Although the suitability criteria do not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a robust portfolio in complex construction projects stand to benefit significantly. This venture not only strengthens the infrastructure sector in the region but also sets precedence for similar future projects, offering prospective avenues for business expansion and high visibility within the UK infrastructure domain. ## Notice The planned introduction of construction of a third passenger platform with new lift and stairs from existing ticket office, including signalling 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 remodelling 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 Accommodation block. The package will consist of construction and fit out works, including brickwork, internal fit out, fitting and decorations and window installations at Salford Crescent, specifications 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 September 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f612681-4d26-4985-ae9e-62b6162b7d48 | | Notice type | Award 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, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 20 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £107,151 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | 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 - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45212413 - Short-stay accommodation construction work - 45213320 - Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport - 45213321 - Railway station construction work ## Release History - 5 Jan 2026 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f612681-4d26-4985-ae9e-62b6162b7d48 - 21 Feb 2025 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45481f5f-02e6-43d4-8b4a-0fcc9b2e5185 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f612681-4d26-4985-ae9e-62b6162b7d48 5th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45481f5f-02e6-43d4-8b4a-0fcc9b2e5185 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=90753052 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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