Published date: 19 June 2025

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 11 July 2025, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Construction machinery and equipment - 43300000

  • Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator - 45500000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£11,000,000

Procurement reference

A66 Northern Trans-Pennine (NTP) - Schemes 1, 2 and 6 Self Drive and Operated Plant

Published date

19 June 2025

Closing date

11 July 2025

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

2 March 2026

Contract end date

30 April 2030

Contract type

Supply contract

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?

No

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 Self Drive and Operated Plant 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.

About the buyer

Address

2nd Floor Optimum House
SALFORD
M503XP
England

Email

transportationprocurement@kier.co.uk