Published date: 6 August 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 22 August 2025, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Construction work - 45000000

  • Building-inspection services - 71315400

  • Bridge-inspection services - 71631450

Location of contract

CA10 3XR

Value of contract

£75,000

Procurement reference

M6 Lune Gorge - Post Tensioning Special Inspection

Published date

6 August 2025

Closing date

22 August 2025

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

12 November 2025

Contract end date

25 September 2026

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 Post Tensioning Special Inspection at M6 Lune Gorge.

CS 465 compliant Post Tensioning Special Inspection and intrusive investigation is required on 3 nr bridges (Borrowbeck, Roudthwaite, and Tebay) on the M6 Lune Gorge Project, Tebay. The Works include GPR locating, anchor/tendon breakout, corrosion testing, lab analysis, reinstatement, core sampling, and reporting.

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

Email

transportationprocurement@kier.co.uk