Published date: 16 December 2025

Last edited date: 16 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: 16 January 2026, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Geophysical prospecting services - 71351710

  • Surveying services - 71355000

Location of contract

CA10 3XR

Value of contract

£7,500

Procurement reference

M6 Lune Gorge - Geophysical Survey

Published date

16 December 2025

Closing date

16 January 2026

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

15 March 2026

Contract end date

30 April 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 require a Subcontractor to undertake Geophysical Survey services.

A geophysical survey is required to determine the bedrock profile and changes in physical properties of the materials to inform piling design in the central reservation.
Boreholes in the area show a large discrepancy of levels over comparatively short distances.

Non-intrusive testing is proposed to determine the rock levels where the physical GI was not undertaken. Note that works are undertaken on the M6 motorway in the Lune Gorge which is why the non-intrusive surveys are proposed.

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