--- title: "A66 - Plant" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f233c690-54f8-463f-9481-d5175d9ff4b0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f233c690-54f8-463f-9481-d5175d9ff4b0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f233c690-54f8-463f-9481-d5175d9ff4b0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f233c690-54f8-463f-9481-d5175d9ff4b0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED" published: "2025-06-04" --- # A66 - Plant Buyer: BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f233c690-54f8-463f-9481-d5175d9ff4b0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f233c690-54f8-463f-9481-d5175d9ff4b0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f233c690-54f8-463f-9481-d5175d9ff4b0.json) ## Summary The A66 North Trans-Pennine project is currently in the tender amendment stage, managed by Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Limited. This significant infrastructure initiative aims to transform single-lane sections of the 80-kilometre road stretch between the M6 and A1 into dual carriageways and enhance key junctions. The procurement, categorised under the hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator (CPV code 45500000), involves a selective competitive procedure with negotiations above the threshold. The tender was published on 14th May 2025 with a closing date for submissions on 28th May 2025, while the contract is slated to start on 2nd June 2025 and run until 27th February 2026. The location specified for delivery is the North West region of the United Kingdom, and the project is supported by Tier 1 contractors Kier and Keltbray, alongside Balfour Beatty. The procurement process is designed to ensure minimum business competence using the Build UK Common Assessment Criteria. This tender offers considerable opportunities for companies specialising in large-scale plant provision, particularly those with expertise and machinery suited to major projects on strategic road networks. With an estimated package spend of £800,000, businesses with a proven track record in handling substantial Plant provision packages stand to benefit from growth and collaboration opportunities through this project. The procurement method encourages negotiation, providing a platform for companies to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure a pivotal role in the project. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find this tender attractive due to its focus on efficient, experienced firms capable of adhering to strict schedules, making it an advantageous prospect for business expansion in the civil engineering sector. ## Notice Plant The A66 North Trans-Pennine enterprise is looking to engage experienced and qualified Plant provider for major project on the strategic roads network. The A66 upgrade will see single-lane sections of the 80km stretch between the M6 and A1 made into dual carriageway, while key junctions will be improved. Estimated Package spend is PS800,000. The project is to be delivered in collaboration by three Tier 1 contractors Balfour Beatty, Kier, and Keltbray. We are looking for experienced firms with proven track record in handling large-scale Plant provision packages, equipped with the necessary machinery and expertise to ensure the job is completed efficiently and on schedule. 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 get in touch 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/ff109f9b-50b6-4fb8-9541-86b34c3826a6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 4 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | 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 | BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 5HU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Canary Wharf | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator ## Release History - 4 Jun 2025 at 10:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff109f9b-50b6-4fb8-9541-86b34c3826a6 - 14 May 2025 at 07:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff109f9b-50b6-4fb8-9541-86b34c3826a6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff109f9b-50b6-4fb8-9541-86b34c3826a6 4th June 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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