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title: "Brewery Turnback - ES6-8 Permanent Way"
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# Brewery Turnback - ES6-8 Permanent Way

Buyer: KIER INFRASTRUCTURE AND OVERSEAS - CP7 NWC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4238e22d-edc6-4ca4-b972-9caa25019f98

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Brewery Turnback - ES6-8 Permanent Way" project is being managed by Kier Infrastructure and Overseas - CP7 NWC. This tender, classified under track construction works (CPV: 45234116), aims to enhance railway capacity at Manchester Victoria Station with a West-facing turnback facility. Located in the North West of the UK, this project is currently in the tender stage, with the procurement process initiated on 7 October 2025. Interested parties need to submit their tenders by 13 October 2025. The project's contract period is set to begin on 18 May 2026, concluding on 31 July 2026. The minimum value for this procurement is set at £1,000,000, with a total estimated contract value of £2,500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in urban railway track construction, particularly those with experience in working on railway infrastructure enhancements. The project offers potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage, given it locates within a dynamic sector seeking to improve operational efficiencies in public transportation. Companies specialising in supplying and installing railway components, offering engineering services, and having a robust track record in handling similar scale infrastructure projects would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

## Notice

Brewery Turnback an enhancement scheme funded by the DfT. Formerly known as Manchester Victoria East Turnback, it has been prioritised for early development from the Central Manchester Capacity and Performance study to boost capacity and resilience. The scheme is for the design and delivery of a West facing turnback, located at Brewery Junction. At Victoria station, the through platforms also accommodate terminating trains due to an imbalance of local services to the east and west of the station. The extended time to terminate and turnback in the platforms restricts platform availability for through services. Operational flexibility of the station would be improved if services could utilise a turnback facility to the East of the station. The turnback would also be a service recovery measure during times of perturbation. The turnback is to accommodate trains up to 6 car x 26 m vehicles (DMU and EMU); with trains being able to access the turnback to and from Platforms 3-6 at Manchester Victoria station. As part of the MNTP programme, it was identified that the provision of a turnback facility to the East of Manchester Victoria Train station would provide operational flexibility. Currently, the platforms at Manchester Victoria must accommodate terminating trains, this restricts the availability of the through platforms, impacting performance and causing a timetable constraint. In a standard hour, two services, typically from Kirkby / Preston / Wigan are booked to terminate in the through platforms before the driver changes ends and the train departs in the opposite direction. Typical turnaround times are between 5-10 minutes, meaning that the platform, and route through it, remains occupied for the duration of the turnaround. The operational flexibility of the station would be improved if services could utilise a turnback facility to the East of the station. The turnback would also be a service recovery measure during perturbation. ES2-4 design and development was undertaken by WSP Limited and accepted by Network Rail. However, there are many instances within the designs where assumptions have been made stating that the TRU works would be complete prior to commencement of the project and all as built designs and source records would be available. Permanent Way Scope of Work: The supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the new turnback facility to accommodate trains: 1. provision for a 6-car and buffer stop siding facility 2. passive provision for an 8-car and buffer stop turnback facility 3. track drainage This includes all hand back deliverables, such as redline drawings, O&M manuals, and attendance at AMP016 walkouts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db637f6-a852-479d-a433-b48062d6e43c |
| 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 | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 INFRASTRUCTURE AND OVERSEAS - CP7 NWC |
| 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

- 45234116 - Track construction works
- 45234129 - Urban railway track construction works

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 07:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db637f6-a852-479d-a433-b48062d6e43c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db637f6-a852-479d-a433-b48062d6e43c
  7th October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=100778740
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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