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title: "KW and QW Tunnel Emergency Ventilation Control Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0675f1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEYTRAVEL"
published: "2026-03-27"
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# KW and QW Tunnel Emergency Ventilation Control Services

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0675f1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "KW and QW Tunnel Emergency Ventilation Control Services" was conducted by Merseytravel, a public authority in the sub-central government sector. The contracting process reached the award stage on 27th March 2026, with the contract involving specialist services in ventilation system inspection, maintenance, testing, and support within tunnels located in the Liverpool area (region UKD72). The contract was awarded to KIER TRANSPORTATION LTD, and covers a period from 27th March 2026 to 30th September 2026. This procurement was conducted under a limited competition method, with a legal basis cited from UKPGA legislation 2023/54, and had a light-touch regime, making it suitable for activities below the threshold.

The contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the maintenance and consultancy services industry, specifically those with expertise in ventilation systems. Given the specialised nature of the services required, businesses with technical proficiency and experience in handling emergency ventilation systems in infrastructure settings will find this tender particularly relevant. SMEs in the ventilation consultancy sector are well-suited to engage with future opportunities of this kind, as demonstrated by KIER TRANSPORTATION LTD's successful bid, which suggests that smaller firms can effectively compete in such specialised tenders. Establishing such contracts with public authorities like Merseytravel can enhance a business's portfolio and open doors to further public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The contract covers the provision of specialist services for the inspection, maintenance, testing, and support of Emergency Ventilation Control Systems within the KW and QW Tunnels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028291-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,443 |
| Contracts value | £71,443 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KIER TRANSPORTATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315410 - Inspection of ventilation system
- 71321400 - Ventilation consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 09:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028291-2026
- 27 Mar 2026 at 09:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028275-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028291-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028275-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14050

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kier.co.uk
- http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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