Published date: 3 February 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: 13 February 2026, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Construction equipment - 43320000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£110,000

Procurement reference

A66 Northern Trans-Pennine (NTP) - Schemes 1, 2 and 6 Provision of Grab Wagons

Published date

3 February 2026

Closing date

13 February 2026

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

6 April 2026

Contract end date

30 April 2030

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

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 provision of Grab Wagons for the main 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

Email

transportationprocurement@kier.co.uk