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title: "BBV HS2 MWCC North - Pumped Drainage"
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buyer: "Balfour Beatty VINCI JV HS2"
published: "2026-10-21"
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# BBV HS2 MWCC North - Pumped Drainage

Buyer: Balfour Beatty VINCI JV HS2  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3803b60a-faac-41bb-af26-e042303db5ec

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## Summary

Balfour Beatty VINCI JV HS2 is seeking a contractor supply chain to carry out pumped drainage works for the HS2 Area North main works project in the West Midlands. The requirement is construction and civil engineering work, focused on pumped drainage. The buyer says full details and specifications will be provided to suppliers that are shortlisted. The work forms part of Balfour Beatty VINCI’s HS2 main works civils contracts. Delivery is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

The buyer invited suppliers to submit expressions of interest for shortlisting, as the first step in the tender process. The buyer set the expression-of-interest deadline as 28 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The planned contract period runs from 2 December 2027 to 8 March 2028. The estimated contract value is £2.5 million to £5 million. The procurement is for works. Suppliers are asked to assess whether they have the internal capability to undertake the intended scope before responding. Evaluation criteria and any further participation requirements are not stated in the available procurement details.

This opportunity is suited to experienced contractors that deliver pumped drainage works and can resource a substantial infrastructure project in the West Midlands. The buyer specifically asks potential suppliers to assess their internal capabilities against the scale of the project before expressing interest, so firms should be able to demonstrate suitable technical expertise, workforce and operational capacity. The opportunity is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to capable SMEs as well as larger contractors. Suppliers selected at the shortlisting stage will receive the full scope and technical specifications, allowing them to assess the detailed work before proceeding further. The stated requirement does not identify specific accreditations or prior project credentials beyond experience in pumped drainage.

## Notice

Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) have been awarded HS2 main works civils contracts for the Area North project in the West Midlands. We are looking to engage with an experienced contractor supply chain who provide Pumped Drainage works. Full details and specifications will be provided to the successfully shortlisted suppliers. Suppliers should be aware of the scale of this project and should assess their internal capabilities to be able to carry out the intended scope of works, prior to completing this expression of interest (EOI).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d674b8-2d82-4713-be97-25a6d77e8185 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2027 - 8 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | Balfour Beatty VINCI JV HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Postcode area | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 2LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2026 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d674b8-2d82-4713-be97-25a6d77e8185

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d674b8-2d82-4713-be97-25a6d77e8185
  21st October 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.competefor.co.uk/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=121798223
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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