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title: "A66 - Scheme 3A - Penrith to Temple Sowerby - Material Testing"
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buyer: "AUREOS HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
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# A66 - Scheme 3A - Penrith to Temple Sowerby - Material Testing

Buyer: AUREOS HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63f359bc-d83c-4b80-8696-c36ced5d8165

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## Summary

AUREOS HIGHWAYS LIMITED is seeking quotations for material testing on the A66 Scheme 3A between Penrith to Temple Sowerby, falling under the construction materials category. This procurement is at the tender stage with a limited competitive quotation process, where the deadline for submissions is set for 13th March 2026, at 17:00 GMT. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 30th April 2026. The project's location is in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The estimated contract value is £20,000.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, as they are explicitly encouraged to apply. Businesses in the construction materials and associated services sector can leverage this contract to expand their portfolios and gain experience in government projects. The limited procurement method indicates opportunities for businesses that can provide competitive quotations quickly and efficiently. Companies with expertise in material testing and familiarity with the specific geographic location could have a competitive edge in winning this contract.

## Notice

Material Testing required on the A66 Scheme 3a

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/226efc71-15fb-4e3a-97e8-af3a74eefedd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| 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 | AUREOS HIGHWAYS LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC1A 9HP |
| 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 | Farringdon Within |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44100000 - Construction materials and associated items

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 09:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/226efc71-15fb-4e3a-97e8-af3a74eefedd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/226efc71-15fb-4e3a-97e8-af3a74eefedd
  9th March 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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