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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – STEEL PARAPET BRIDGE FASCIA
2. Awarding Authority: Kier Transportation – CP7 NWC, GB. Web:
3. Contract type: Public works contract
Competitive Quotation
4. Description: The planned introduction of longer train services to the Airport in response to future demand growth will mean that double stacking arrangements of trains as currently used will no longer be viable. Through the project’s Delivery Steering Group, Northern and TransPennine Express have carried out analysis which has identified that additional platform capacity is needed at the airport in order to realise the full benefit of longer train services serving the airport.
The scheme is part of a package of proposed measures in the Manchester area that are being designed/planned to boost capacity and resilience, emanating from the Cross Manchester Capacity and Reliability Improvement Study. Improving the operation of train services in the centre of Manchester and providing further capacity at Manchester Airport station, aligns with the strategic aims of Network Rail, TfGM, TfN and the wider industry. This project in in Tranche 1 of the Manchester and North West Transformation Programme (MNTP):
A remodelling of the station at Manchester Airport, specifically a platform addition or extension of multiple platforms, or provision of a new turnback facility, will be essential to accommodate the planned implementation of longer rolling stock services.
The redevelopment of these platforms will enable permissive working of two 6x24m (144m) trains, in two of the four platforms at the Airport Station. This will allow for the unaltered retention of all existing TOC services both originating and terminating at the Airport Station under ‘double-stacking’ conditions.
The scope areas for this package are as follows:
The supply and installation of Steel Parapet Bridge Facia to MIA2 overbridge
5. CPV Code(s): 45221115, 44212110, 44212381
6. NUTS code(s): UKD, UKD3, UKD34, UKD33
7. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: Delivery point Manchester airport
Manchester International Airport
8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Supply chain ID 368397-Kier – CP7 Works Frameworks
9. Estimated value of requirement: Estimated contract value (GBP) F: GBP 100k to 150k
10. CompeteFor response deadline 20.7.2026 (08:00).
11. Address to which they must be sent: Note: This is a CompeteFor opportunity. Opportunities may be with both public and private sector businesses. To apply, please click the following link to register on the CompeteFor portal Web:
12. Other information: Opportunity Method Contract Opportunity
Opportunity Status Open
Opportunity Type Private Sector
Notice Type Notice
Nature of Opportunity Works
Procedure type Competitive Quotation
About the buyer:
Kier Rail Ops and Enhancements have been allocated the project in the CP7 framework.
Details of specialist staff required (if any) PTS (if requred to attend site)
Estimated tender close date 21/08/2026
Estimated contract award date 18/09/2026
Estimated contract start date 01/12/2026
Estimated contract end date 17/03/2027
Is SME Yes
Is VCO No
Is framework agreement No
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