Published date: 9 June 2025
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Contract summary
Industry
Demolition, site preparation and clearance work - 45111000
Tree-clearing services - 77211300
Tree-cutting services - 77211400
Location of contract
North West
Value of contract
£500,000
Procurement reference
A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Project (NTP) - Schemes 1, 2 and 6 Tree and Vegetation Clearance
Published date
9 June 2025
Closing date
20 June 2025
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
15 September 2025
Contract end date
30 April 2030
Contract type
Works
Procedure type
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Kier Transportation are looking to engage experienced and qualified contractors to carry out works pertaining to the Tree and Vegetation clearance works on the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine scheme. The A66 upgrade will see single-lane sections of the 80km stretch between the M6 and the A1 made into dual carriageway, while key junctions will be improved. The A66 project is to be delivered in collaboration by three Tier 1 contractors, Balfour Beatty, Kier and Keltbray.
We will use the Build UK Common Assessment Criteria (CAS) to ensure a consistent minimum business competence. If your company possesses necessary qualifications and is interested in bidding for this project, please email Transportationprocurement@kier.co.uk with your company's portfolio, relevant experience, and references for further evaluation.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Address
2nd Floor Optimum House
SALFORD
M503XP
England
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Closing: 20 June 2025, 5pm