--- title: "Manchester International Airport Platform Remodelling 2nd FBC - Signalling and Telecoms" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f8aee0e4-f019-466f-9171-f542336881e9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f8aee0e4-f019-466f-9171-f542336881e9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f8aee0e4-f019-466f-9171-f542336881e9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f8aee0e4-f019-466f-9171-f542336881e9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KIER TRANSPORTATION - CP7 NWC" published: "2025-02-17" --- # Manchester International Airport Platform Remodelling 2nd FBC - Signalling and Telecoms Buyer: KIER TRANSPORTATION - CP7 NWC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8aee0e4-f019-466f-9171-f542336881e9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f8aee0e4-f019-466f-9171-f542336881e9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f8aee0e4-f019-466f-9171-f542336881e9.json) ## Summary The buying organisation, Kier Transportation - CP7 NWC, has initiated a tender for the "Manchester International Airport Platform Remodelling 2nd FBC - Signalling and Telecoms" project, which falls under the industry category of railway signalling works. This project, part of the Manchester and North West Transformation Programme (MNTP), aims to enhance platform capacity at Manchester Airport station to support longer train services. The tender is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including a closing tender period on 28th February 2025, and the contract period running from 30th June 2026 to 30th April 2029. The procurement is located primarily in the North West of the United Kingdom and other associated territories with an estimated value ranging between £10,000,000 to £20,000,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in railway signalling and installation of signalling equipment. Companies specialising in these areas, including those with capabilities in large-scale transportation infrastructure projects, will find this contract a valuable prospect for business growth. The project demands expertise in managing complex railway projects and the associated telecom systems, making it well-suited for experienced firms in the construction and engineering sectors. Although smallest or volunteer organisations (SMEs or VCSEs) may not be the primary target, larger firms with a substantial portfolio and relevant experience are well-placed to benefit from participating in this initiative. ## 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." ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db1129b-5053-470e-889e-6c9a358f0096 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | 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 - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45234115 - Railway signalling works - 45316200 - Installation of signalling equipment ## Release History - 17 Feb 2025 at 09:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db1129b-5053-470e-889e-6c9a358f0096 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db1129b-5053-470e-889e-6c9a358f0096 17th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=90592594 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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