--- title: "The Appointment of a Specialist Engineering Contractor to develop under an ECI period the detailed remedial works to 8 Ventilation Stations across the Mersey Tunnels Estate and carry out those remedial works" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068953" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068953" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068953.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068953.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MERSEYTRAVEL" published: "2026-04-24" --- # The Appointment of a Specialist Engineering Contractor to develop under an ECI period the detailed remedial works to 8 Ventilation Stations across the Mersey Tunnels Estate and carry out those remedial works Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068953 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068953) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068953.json) ## Summary Merseytravel has issued a tender for the appointment of a Specialist Engineering Contractor to design and execute remedial works at eight ventilation stations across the Mersey Tunnels Estate in Liverpool, UK (region UKD72). This procurement falls within the construction industry category, specifically tackling significant structural and architectural refurbishment of Grade II listed buildings. The procurement process is currently in the tender phase, following an open competitive flexible procedure. The tender period ends on 15 May 2026, with the enquiry period set to close on 11 May 2026. Successful bidders will begin work on 24 September 2026, concluding by 31 March 2028, with a budget of £11,000,000 gross. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms with expertise in engineering, construction, and refurbishment of heritage sites. The project requires quality and technical ability, with emphasis placed on both quality (70%) and price (30%) in the award criteria. Businesses that comply with the economic and legal conditions detailed in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) will advance to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) phase, enabling them to compete in a closed ITT round. The tender prioritises smaller enterprises (SMEs), which opens the door for smaller, skilled companies to leverage their capabilities both in technical execution and project management. ## Notice Merseytravel have undertaken a baseline assessment of their assets across the entire tunnels' estate. This assessment was to provide greater understanding of the condition of these assets, any remedial works required and the associated budgets necessary to carry out those remedial works, and any areas of non-conformities against current recognised legislation and/or design guidance. Following the appointment of an Engineering Consultancy to undertake Building Fabric Condition Surveys of the eight ventilation stations across the Kingsway and Queensway Tunnel estate; the purpose of this commission is for a Specialist Engineering Contractor to, under and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) period, to carry out the detailed design of the remedial works identified within the Building Fabric Condition Survey Reports. Under the two-stage nature of the proposed contract, and subject to the acceptance of the construction costs developed during the ECI phase the Contractor shall be required to undertake the works in line with the project deadlines set out within this document. These works will comprise significant structural and architectural building refurbishment and remedial works to Grade II listed Buildings. The 8 ventilation stations cover the two Mersey Tunnels Kingsway & Queensway with the vent stations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037372-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,800,000 | | Lots value | £8,800,000 | | 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 - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 24 Apr 2026 at 08:13 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037372-2026 - 24 Apr 2026 at 08:04 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037367-2026 - 23 Apr 2026 at 09:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036956-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037372-2026 24th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037367-2026 24th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036956-2026 23rd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## 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. 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