Published date: 10 December 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: 23 December 2025, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Site-reclamation work - 45112330

  • Landscaping work for green areas - 45112710

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£25,000

Procurement reference

A66 Northern Trans-Pennine (NTP) - Scheme 6 Reinstatement of Archaeology fields

Published date

10 December 2025

Closing date

23 December 2025

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

5 March 2026

Contract end date

5 March 2028

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)

Anyone may ask to participate, but only those who are pre-selected will be invited to submit initial tenders and to negotiate.

This procedure can be used for procurements above 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 reinstatement of the Scheme 6 archaeology fields. Returning the land back to grass and maintaining it therein until the main works commence on the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine scheme 6.

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 Aureos. .

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