--- title: "Salford Crescent - Civils" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f29ba36d-bfae-4fc2-b504-3d6f3671c01e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f29ba36d-bfae-4fc2-b504-3d6f3671c01e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f29ba36d-bfae-4fc2-b504-3d6f3671c01e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f29ba36d-bfae-4fc2-b504-3d6f3671c01e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "KIER TRANSPORTATION" published: "2026-01-05" --- # Salford Crescent - Civils Buyer: KIER TRANSPORTATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f29ba36d-bfae-4fc2-b504-3d6f3671c01e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f29ba36d-bfae-4fc2-b504-3d6f3671c01e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f29ba36d-bfae-4fc2-b504-3d6f3671c01e.json) ## Summary Kier Transportation has successfully concluded the award stage of the Salford Crescent - Civils contract, a significant infrastructure project aimed at enhancing the Salford Crescent station to accommodate increased capacity and improve transport conditions in the Manchester area. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, involved constructing a third passenger platform alongside upgrades such as new lifts, stairs, signalling works, and various civils works including precast concrete and surface drainage. The contract, valued at £1,233,656, was set to start on 1st March 2025 and end on 15th September 2025, marking an essential phase in Network Rail's broader development plan across the region. Previously, the tender was published on 11th November 2024, with an estimated minimum value of £250,000 and a closing period for expressions of interest by 18th November 2024. This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering, particularly those with expertise in reinforced concrete structures, drainage, and fencing installation. Companies within these sectors can leverage this project to enhance their portfolios, especially larger enterprises as the suitability criteria indicate it is not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs. With Kier Transportation as the buyer, businesses have the chance to engage with a prominent player in the transport infrastructure industry, potentially leading to further opportunities within Network Rail's expansive upgrade initiatives in the North West and surrounding areas. ## 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 Civils Works. The package will consist of Civils works including, Precast concrete, Pile caps and reinforced concrete, fencing, surfacing and surface drainage at Salford Crescent, specifications to be confirmed. 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 September 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90cc8b42-c707-456d-adf9-cdf0eab8a6c0 | | Notice type | Award 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, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 15 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,233,656 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | 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 - 45221213 - Covered or partially-covered railway excavations - 45223500 - Reinforced-concrete structures - 45232451 - Drainage and surface works - 45233250 - Surfacing work except for roads - 45262310 - Reinforced-concrete work - 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work - 45342000 - Erection of fencing ## Release History - 5 Jan 2026 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90cc8b42-c707-456d-adf9-cdf0eab8a6c0 - 11 Nov 2024 at 16:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f8ada76-7942-4b93-a10b-2e722bc252a4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90cc8b42-c707-456d-adf9-cdf0eab8a6c0 5th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f8ada76-7942-4b93-a10b-2e722bc252a4 11th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=87346373 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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