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title: "Salford Crescent - Early Contractor Engagement for works Permanent Way"
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# Salford Crescent - Early Contractor Engagement for works Permanent Way

Buyer: KIER TRANSPORTATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f379fe1-4721-44b6-8a4c-74213a4f9844

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Salford Crescent - Early Contractor Engagement for works Permanent Way" initiated by Kier Transportation, focuses on track construction works within the advancement procedures currently in the Tender stage. The project is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom and pertains to constructing a third passenger platform at Salford Crescent station including signalling works, SME works, a new lift and stairs from the existing ticket office. Key dates include the tender period ending on 28th October 2024, and the contract period starting on 25th February 2025 and ending on 11th May 2025. The planned works are part of a broader initiative to enhance transportation infrastructure throughout the Manchester area.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in railway infrastructure, civil engineering, and related fields. SMEs and larger enterprises can leverage this tender to showcase their expertise and establish a presence in the transport sector. The engagement includes tasks such as track construction, permanent way modifications, and associated construction works, which are critical for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings or reinforce their portfolio in large-scale transportation projects. Suitable businesses will be those capable of meeting the technical demands and deadlines outlined by Kier Transportation.

## Notice

The planned introduction of construction of a third passenger platform with new lift and stairs from existing ticket office, including signalling works, SME works, new mess facility, new ticket line. This was discovered by Network Rail in there plan to develop stations like Salford Crescent to improve value of life within transport. Therefore, in response Network Rail have set out to start this improvement of Salford Crescent by upgrading the station with the listed above. The scheme is part of a package of proposed measures to improve the situations of current stations like Salford Crescent to help boost capacity and flow within the surrounding areas. This lies with one of many projects within the Manchester area that are set to be upgraded. A remodelling of the station at Salford Crescent, specifically a platform addition will be essential to accommodate the planned implementation of longer rolling stock services. Kier are seeking expressions of interest for early contractor engagement in relation to the Permanent way (P-way) . The package will consist of approximately 200m contiguous P-way in addition to some changes to the previous P-way at the station. This will be the first official IDC/IDR to enable the progression of the first few design packages required for us to start on site in December. The packages to be reviewed are as follows: * Track * Permanent Way * Lifting, Packing, Slewing and lowering of existing track * Plain line * Ballast track * Tamping existing to new alignment inclusive of IBJ changes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f69754dd-9eec-403c-bc60-51ce8bfec85f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2025 - 11 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 TRANSPORTATION |
| 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

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f69754dd-9eec-403c-bc60-51ce8bfec85f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f69754dd-9eec-403c-bc60-51ce8bfec85f
  18th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=86419501
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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