How to win: A66 Northern Trans Pennine Project(NTP) - Carleton Underpass Structure (Precast Concrete Beams)

About this contract

Kier Infrastructure intends to engage experienced and qualified bridge installation contractors for the erection of Carleton Underpass on Scheme 2 of the A66 Northern Transpennine Project. The scope is for the installation of pre-cast concrete beams and the ancillary works. 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. 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 [email protected] with your company's portfolio, relevant experience, and references for further evaluation.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £10,000,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins works work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar works contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 5 November 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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