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title: "EKFB - Vacuum Excavators - Framework Opportunity"
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buyer: "EIFFAGE KIER JV HS2 MAIN CIVILS WORKS, LOTS C2 & C3"
published: "2025-05-06"
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# EKFB - Vacuum Excavators - Framework Opportunity

Buyer: EIFFAGE KIER JV HS2 MAIN CIVILS WORKS, LOTS C2 & C3  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d9490a6-c4b1-47ac-a581-cbb67556a3bd

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "EKFB - Vacuum Excavators - Framework Opportunity" is currently in the tender stage, managed by the Eiffage Kier JV HS2 Main Civils Works, Lots C2 & C3. This opportunity focuses on engaging suppliers for vacuum excavators through a call-off framework agreement to assist in delivering the HS2 project's civil engineering works spanning 80km between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. The work includes significant infrastructure such as viaducts, tunnels, bridges, and road diversions. The procurement falls under the category of mobile plant construction work with locations across the East Midlands, West Midlands, and South East regions of the United Kingdom. The tender closes on 23rd May 2025, and the contract is anticipated to commence on 27th June 2025 and conclude on 20th June 2027. This selective procurement process encourages submissions from suitable small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses experienced in the supply of vacuum excavation equipment, particularly those capable of efficiently serving different geographical areas outlined in the framework. Companies that fit this profile can potentially secure multiple framework contracts, thereby enhancing their market presence and contributing to a high-profile infrastructure project, which offers substantial potential for business growth. With its emphasis on supporting SMEs, this tender is beneficial for smaller enterprises looking to expand their operations and establish long-term business relations within significant industry projects like HS2.

## Notice

EKFB seek EOI's from interested parties with the appropriate experience and resources for the supply of Vacuum Excavators in the form of a call-off framework agreement to support the delivery of our C23 HS2 project. The 4 areas for delivery are North Chilterns to Aylesbury Area (NC2A), Calvert Area (CA), Twyford to Greatworth (T2G) and Greatworth to Southam (G2S). EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 6.9km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 81 bridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB may look to award multiple frameworks to suit geographical capability dependant on the response to this EOI, in support of SME's and Local Businesses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf2e46b-6c92-4eff-b7ac-f15aad5bf95e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2025 - 20 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | EIFFAGE KIER JV HS2 MAIN CIVILS WORKS, LOTS C2 & C3 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B3 2DT |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45252110 - Mobile plant construction work

## Release History

- 6 May 2025 at 09:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf2e46b-6c92-4eff-b7ac-f15aad5bf95e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf2e46b-6c92-4eff-b7ac-f15aad5bf95e
  6th May 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=93633283
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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