--- title: "Manchester International Airport - Precast Concrete Beams" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b8743ff4-19b2-47b8-bb05-03692ffbf5da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8743ff4-19b2-47b8-bb05-03692ffbf5da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8743ff4-19b2-47b8-bb05-03692ffbf5da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8743ff4-19b2-47b8-bb05-03692ffbf5da.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KIER TRANSPORTATION - CP7 NWC" published: "2026-07-13" --- # Manchester International Airport - Precast Concrete Beams Buyer: KIER TRANSPORTATION - CP7 NWC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8743ff4-19b2-47b8-bb05-03692ffbf5da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8743ff4-19b2-47b8-bb05-03692ffbf5da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8743ff4-19b2-47b8-bb05-03692ffbf5da.json) ## Summary The public procurement process involves Kier Transportation - CP7 NWC acting as the buying organisation for the supply and manufacture of precast concrete beams at Manchester International Airport. This project, titled "Manchester International Airport - Precast Concrete Beams," falls under the 'works' category and involves the classification of concrete slabs and bridge sections. The tender is currently at the tender stage and is part of a broader initiative aimed at improving train services by increasing platform capacity at the airport. This initiative aligns with strategic aims of infrastructure enhancement within Manchester and the North West region. Interested parties should note that the tender period ends on 20th July 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st December 2026 and conclude by 17th March 2027. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in concrete manufacturing, especially those specialising in precast products, to engage in a substantial infrastructure project. It provides scope for SMEs to participate, recognising the suitability of such enterprises for the contract. The focus on regional infrastructure development means businesses with a strong presence or those seeking to establish operations in the North West of England could benefit significantly from being part of this ambitious transformation programme. Companies with a track record in large-scale construction projects, particularly those with expertise in rail infrastructure improvements, would be well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity. ## Notice The planned introduction of longer train services to the Airport in response to future demand growth will mean that double stacking arrangements of trains as currently used will no longer be viable. Through the project's Delivery Steering Group, Northern and TransPennine Express have carried out analysis which has identified that additional platform capacity is needed at the airport in order to realise the full benefit of longer train services serving the airport. The scheme is part of a package of proposed measures in the Manchester area that are being designed/planned to boost capacity and resilience, emanating from the Cross Manchester Capacity and Reliability Improvement Study. Improving the operation of train services in the centre of Manchester and providing further capacity at Manchester Airport station, aligns with the strategic aims of Network Rail, TfGM, TfN and the wider industry. This project in in Tranche 1 of the Manchester and North West Transformation Programme (MNTP): A remodelling of the station at Manchester Airport, specifically a platform addition or extension of multiple platforms, or provision of a new turnback facility, will be essential to accommodate the planned implementation of longer rolling stock services. The redevelopment of these platforms will enable permissive working of two 6x24m (144m) trains, in two of the four platforms at the Airport Station. This will allow for the unaltered retention of all existing TOC services both originating and terminating at the Airport Station under 'double-stacking' conditions. The scope areas for this package are as follows: The supply and manufacture of precast concrete SBB units & bridge cill units ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f762e86c-71bd-4d74-815b-15281e6e2563 | | 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 | 13 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 17 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £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 TRANSPORTATION - 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 - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44114250 - Concrete slabs - 44212110 - Bridge sections ## Release History - 13 Jul 2026 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f762e86c-71bd-4d74-815b-15281e6e2563 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f762e86c-71bd-4d74-815b-15281e6e2563 13th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=115786137 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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