--- title: "Oldfield Road - Telecoms" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cb5871fe-5bb5-4ba0-a6a5-b1a14a294411" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cb5871fe-5bb5-4ba0-a6a5-b1a14a294411" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cb5871fe-5bb5-4ba0-a6a5-b1a14a294411.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cb5871fe-5bb5-4ba0-a6a5-b1a14a294411.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KIER INFRASTRUCTURE AND OVERSEAS - CP7 NWC" published: "2025-10-22" --- # Oldfield Road - Telecoms Buyer: KIER INFRASTRUCTURE AND OVERSEAS - CP7 NWC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb5871fe-5bb5-4ba0-a6a5-b1a14a294411 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cb5871fe-5bb5-4ba0-a6a5-b1a14a294411) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cb5871fe-5bb5-4ba0-a6a5-b1a14a294411.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the project titled "Oldfield Road - Telecoms" is currently in the tender stage, with Kier Infrastructure and Overseas - CP7 NWC as the buying organisation. The project falls under the industry category of integrated telecommunications services with additional classifications related to the installation of telecommunications equipment. The procurement is for a works project located in the North West of the United Kingdom and concerns the enhancement of telecom services in the Manchester area. The tender focuses on the design and delivery of an East facing turnback along the Manchester, Bolton, and Bury Line, scheduled to start on 21st April 2026 and end on 27th May 2026. The tender period ends on 28th October 2025, and the estimated value of the contract is between £150,000 and £250,000. This tender presents a crucial opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications industry, especially those specialising in installation services, integrated telecommunications, and infrastructure development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a marked opportunity to compete, given the project's technical nature and specific industry requirements. Companies with experience in railway telecom infrastructure and the capability to handle electrified and signalled railway projects stand to benefit from the potential growth and visibility associated with this high-profile government-funded scheme. Successful execution could lead to further opportunities within the broader Manchester region's improvement plans. ## Notice This is an enhancement scheme funded by the DfT and is part of a package of proposed measures in the Manchester area that are planned to boost capacity and resilience, emanating from the Cross Manchester Capacity and Reliability Improvement Study. The scheme is for the design and delivery of an East facing turnback, located on the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Line (ELR: MVE1) adjacent to the existing Salford Hope Street (Cemex) sidings between Salford Central Station and the Oldfield Road Bridge. At Victoria Station, the through platforms also accommodate terminating trains. The extended time to terminate and turnback in the platforms restricts platform availability for through services. The provision of the turnback siding will allow terminating services from the East arriving at Victoria to clear the platform, travel to the turnback siding and await their next turn of duty, clear of the station. There is the further benefit of an additional stop at Salford Central Station for passengers to disembark for Manchester Spinningfields, a major employment location in the city centre. The turnback would also act as a service recovery measure during times of service perturbation. The turnback is to consist of two roads, to accommodate trains up to 8 car x 24m in one road and 6 car x 24m in a second road; with access to and from platforms 3-6 at Manchester Victoria via existing connections. The new east facing turnback shall also be able to operate as a berthing/storage siding, with walking routes to allow train crew to access and egress the railway. The turnback will be fully electrified at 25kV and be fully signalled as a route for planned, rather than simply emergency, usage. Scope entails but not limited to: - Test all new FTN-x transmission circuits to support new FTN-x Network Requirements - Test and commission FTN-x equipment in existing FTN/FTN-x Nodes - Test new copper cables (Including VlVt where appropriate) - Test Existing spare pairs on copper cables - Testing of lineside telephony services - Updates to the Northgate Concentrator at MROC ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09121c88-71dd-40b7-a3d7-8d58dab2ebb1 | | 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 | 22 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 27 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | 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 INFRASTRUCTURE AND OVERSEAS - 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 - 45 - Construction work - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment - 64200000 - Telecommunications services - 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services ## Release History - 22 Oct 2025 at 08:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09121c88-71dd-40b7-a3d7-8d58dab2ebb1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09121c88-71dd-40b7-a3d7-8d58dab2ebb1 22nd October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=101515572 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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