--- title: "Cut & Bend fabrication" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4313ba2a-0cc1-4dc0-bd2f-9e6486679db5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4313ba2a-0cc1-4dc0-bd2f-9e6486679db5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4313ba2a-0cc1-4dc0-bd2f-9e6486679db5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4313ba2a-0cc1-4dc0-bd2f-9e6486679db5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE CIVIL WORKS ALLIANCE" published: "2026-03-04" --- # Cut & Bend fabrication Buyer: THE CIVIL WORKS ALLIANCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4313ba2a-0cc1-4dc0-bd2f-9e6486679db5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4313ba2a-0cc1-4dc0-bd2f-9e6486679db5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4313ba2a-0cc1-4dc0-bd2f-9e6486679db5.json) ## Summary The Civil Works Alliance invites tenders for a significant steel fabrication contract titled "Cut & Bend Fabrication," valued between £50 million and £70 million. The procurement is classified under the steel industry and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 19th March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 30th July 2026, with completion expected by 31st August 2034. Interested suppliers should prepare to supply substantial quantities of fabricated steel, including an estimated 55,434 tonnes and multiple swages over the contract duration. The project requires suppliers to align with a work packaging approach akin to an IKEA-style kit of parts to enhance onsite productivity and comply with rigorous Supplier Quality Plan standards. This tender offers lucrative growth opportunities for businesses specialising in steel fabrication and associated industries, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) poised to innovate in alignment with this structured approach. The contract's extended timeline and significant volume can provide sustained business for qualified fabricators able to meet the quality and traceability requirements outlined. The Civil Works Alliance seeks suppliers capable of supporting onsite productivity through innovative practices while efficiently managing costs associated with the project's unique work packaging approach. Suppliers with experience in fabricating large steel quantities that adhere to high-quality standards are well-suited to bid for this tender. ## Notice The suppliers are invited to confirm their interest for the provision of 55,434t (46,094t for MCW & 9,340t for Marine & Tunnels), and an estimated 550,000 swages Dextra Griptec and 230,000 Dextra PC heads. The contract will span from Q1 27 to Q3 34, and an histogram will be shared at ITT stage. The potential interested parties must consider the following: - Work packaging: The fabricator will be expected to align with the work packaging approach (IKEA style kit of parts) of the CWA which is to enhance onsite productivity. This approach will impact the fabricator's productivity and deliveries, this is why it is important to assess the potential extra cost associated with this approach as well as the willingness to support innovation on site. - QA/QC: The Supplier Quality Plan is required to align with the Project Inspection & Test Plan, specifically meeting comprehensive traceability reporting requirements, lifetime quality records (LTQR) that exceed typical industry standards. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3653cf30-cb6f-4853-a3b7-074fba52b957 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2034 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000,000 | | 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 | THE CIVIL WORKS ALLIANCE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC4M 7HP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | City of London | | Electoral ward | Bread Street | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products ### Codes - 14622000 - Steel ## Release History - 4 Mar 2026 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3653cf30-cb6f-4853-a3b7-074fba52b957 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3653cf30-cb6f-4853-a3b7-074fba52b957 4th March 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=107856671 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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