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title: "A66 Northern Trans-Pennine (NTP) - Schemes 1 & 2 Enabling works for access to working areas"
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# A66 Northern Trans-Pennine (NTP) - Schemes 1 & 2 Enabling works for access to working areas

Buyer: KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f03e6b42-8b25-4d70-b085-14f6d68ff45f

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## Summary

Kier Transportation Limited is inviting tenders for enabling works on the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine (NTP) Schemes 1 & 2, focusing on site preparation work, with additional construction and civil engineering elements. This competitive procurement process falls under the industry category of works and is based in the North East of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the "tender" stage, and interested parties are required to submit their bids by the deadline of 27 January 2026, at 17:00. The subsequent contract is projected to commence on 6 March 2026 and conclude by 5 May 2026. The procurement method used is a selective, competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold. The opportunity was published on 13 January 2026.

This tender provides an attractive opportunity for capable businesses specialising in site preparation, construction, and civil engineering, particularly those looking to expand their involvement in significant infrastructure projects. The contract, valued at £600,000, is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) possessing the necessary qualifications and experience, guided by the Build UK Common Assessment Criteria (CAS). Companies eager to enhance their portfolios in large-scale projects such as the dual carriageway upgrade of the A66, alongside Tier 1 contractors like Balfour Beatty and Aureos, would find this engagement beneficial. Interested businesses should prepare to demonstrate their competence through relevant experience and references to qualify for participation.

## Notice

Kier Transportation are looking to engage an experienced and qualified contractor to carry out works pertaining to an enabling works for access to working areas package on the A66 NTP. The A66 upgrade will see single-lane sections of the 80km stretch between the M6 and the A1 made into dual carriageway, while key junctions will be improved. The A66 project is to be delivered in collaboration by three Tier 1 contractors, Balfour Beatty, Kier and Aureos. We will use the Build UK Common Assessment Criteria (CAS) to ensure a consistent minimum business competence. If your company possesses necessary qualifications and is interested in bidding for this project, please email Transportationprocurement@kier.co.uk with your company's portfolio, relevant experience, and references for further evaluation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68e063e9-3451-48a2-8d3a-96f97c2c48cd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2026 - 5 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| 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 LIMITED |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68e063e9-3451-48a2-8d3a-96f97c2c48cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68e063e9-3451-48a2-8d3a-96f97c2c48cd
  13th January 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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