Published date: 10 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: 18 February 2026, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Demolition work - 45111100

  • Site preparation and clearance work - 45111200

  • Blasting and associated rock-removal work - 45111210

    • Blasting work - 45111211

    • Rock-removal work - 45111212

    • Site-clearance work - 45111213

Location of contract

CA10 3XR

Value of contract

£800,000

Procurement reference

M6 Lune Gorge - Hydrodemolition

Published date

10 February 2026

Closing date

18 February 2026

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 January 2027

Contract end date

1 December 2030

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 require a Subcontractor to undertake the hydro-demolition works at Lune Gorge. Hydro-demolition required on existing structure elements (pier tops, abutment sections) across the Lune Gorge structures in Tebay. The structures are located around Junction 38 of the M6 motorway.

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