Published date: 8 January 2026

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


Closing: 27 January 2026, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Excavating and earthmoving work - 45112000

  • Siteworks - 45113000

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£100,000

Procurement reference

A66 Northern Trans-Pennine (NTP) - Earthworks for UCC incl Reinforced Earth Retaining Wall

Published date

8 January 2026

Closing date

27 January 2026

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

30 March 2026

Contract end date

29 May 2031

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 an experienced and qualified contractor to carry out works pertaining to an enablement earthworks package including retaining wall at the Ullswater Community College on the A66 NTP. This work will create the space to allow the Main Contractor to construct the Kemplay Junction.

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