--- title: "Kingsway Tunnel Embankment Stabilisation - Outbound Road" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060acc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060acc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060acc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060acc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MERSEYTRAVEL" published: "2026-02-02" --- # Kingsway Tunnel Embankment Stabilisation - Outbound Road Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060acc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060acc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060acc.json) ## Summary The procurement process, led by Merseytravel, focuses on the "Kingsway Tunnel Embankment Stabilisation - Outbound Road" project located in Liverpool, United Kingdom (region UKD72). This project falls under the construction industry category and aims to engage a specialist engineering contractor for early involvement, design, and execution of slope stabilisation measures along the A59 Kingsway Tunnel approach road. With an allocated gross budget of £2,000,000, the contract will award following an open procedure. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 3rd March 2026, end of the enquiry period on 10th February 2026, and the contract period starting on 13th April 2026 until 12th April 2027. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large construction companies with the capacity for specialised highway and road construction works. Due to criteria such as demonstrating a minimum annual turnover of £10,000,000, and the requirement to have significant public liability and professional indemnity insurance cover, the tender is best suited to well-established firms. The open procurement method encourages a competitive environment, ideal for businesses poised to provide innovative and cost-efficient engineering solutions, thus potentially expanding their portfolio in public infrastructure projects. ## Notice The purpose of this commission is to seek the appointment of a specialist engineering contractor to provide Early Contractor Involvement and design of the slope stabilisation measures and variable messaging sign (VMS) foundation and superstructure, followed by the implementation of the design of the , Rockfall containment netting adjacent to the West bound carriageway of the A59 Kingsway Tunnel approach road between Mill Lane Bridge and Breck Road Bridge, together with the installation of the VMS foundation and superstructure and the associated power and data connections. In addition, remedial works to the existing drapery mesh to the inbound carriageway adjacent to Breck road. Services will include, but not be limited to: * Early contractor involvement/assessment/advice * Identification and procurement of any additional surveys required to complete the design * Design of the works to the outbound and inbound embankment as set out in this document and the VMS foundation and superstructure * Surveys and inspections associated with the design of the above elements * Support party wall surveyor in developing any necessary agreements with owners of adjacent properties * Vegetation clearance from the embankment * Provision of access for engineer inspection of embankment (as required) * Rock scaling works (as required) * Installation of slope stabilisation measures (Drapery mesh) * Support party wall surveyor in agreeing any necessary agreements with owners of adjacent properties ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008788-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,600,000 | | Lots value | £1,600,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MERSEYTRAVEL | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 1BP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Waterfront South | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD72 Liverpool | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads - 45233110 - Motorway construction works - 45233120 - Road construction works - 45233121 - Main road construction works - 45233122 - Ring road construction work - 45233130 - Construction work for highways - 45233131 - Construction work for elevated highways - 45233139 - Highway maintenance work - 45233140 - Roadworks - 45233142 - Road-repair works - 45233144 - Overpass construction work - 45233200 - Various surface works - 45233210 - Surface work for highways - 45233229 - Verge maintenance work ## Release History - 2 Feb 2026 at 10:03 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008788-2026 - 21 Jan 2026 at 11:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005191-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008788-2026 2nd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005191-2026 21st January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com/Home Bidders wishing to participate in this tender opportunity must log in to their Proactis procurement portal account. Once logged in, bidders will be able to view the tender details and download the tender pack and all supporting documentation. Bidders who are not currently registered on the Proactis portal may register free of charge. Registration will enable access to this tender opportunity and associated documents. The registration link is: https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register All tender submissions must be completed and submitted via the Proactis procurement portal by the stated deadline. Tender submissions submitted by email or post will not be accepted. Guidance on how to use the Proactis portal, including user support and instructional videos, is available on the website to assist bidders in preparing and submitting their tender response. ## Notice URLs - http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060acc. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060acc.json.