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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: EKFB JV – NC2A WGT PORTAL BUILDINGS BLOCKWORK PACKAGE
2. Awarding Authority: Eiffage Kier JV HS2 Main Civils Works, Lots C2 & C3, NC2A is the North Chilterns to Aylesbury section of C23, a part of the HS2 project managed by the EKFB Joint Venture., GB. Web:
3. Contract type: Public works contract
Competitive Quotation
4. Description: The Awarding Authority are seeking a specialist subcontractor to undertake the following works within the NC2A section:
The Subcontractor shall provide all necessary management, supervision, plant, labour, materials and temporary works to deliver the blockwork package for Wendover Green Tunnel Portal Buildings. The works comprise the construction of external masonry walls and internal masonry partition walls, including the supply and installation of the following, but not limited to:
Concrete blockwork on the external perimeter walls to be on a 150mm x 140mm concrete upstand
Internal partition walls are to be founded directly on the structural foundation slab.
Sand and cement skirting
440x215x140mm 7.3N/mm2 1450kg/m3 concrete blockwork, including all associated connections and movement joints
Stainless steel bed joint reinforcement and all masonry ties
Padstones
Concrete lintels
Wall head fire stopping system
Please carefully consider the information above and whether this opportunity is suitable for your business before registering your interest.
5. CPV Code(s): 45262500, 45262520, 45262521, 45421152
6. NUTS code(s): UKJ, UKJ1, UKJ14, UKG13, UKF25
7. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: Delivery point Lots C23 of HS2 Main Works Civils Contract Phase 2
Wendover Green Tunnel Portal Buildings
8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Supply chain ID 12504-HS2 MWC-C2-C3
9. Estimated value of requirement: Estimated contract value (GBP) I: GBP 500k to 1m
10. CompeteFor response deadline 23.9.2026 (17:00).
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
Supply chain ID 12504-HS2 MWC-C2-C3
Nature of Opportunity Works
Procedure type Competitive Quotation
About the buyer’s selection process:
Through this expression of interest you will be vetted in accordance with the EKFB prequalification model – for further information visit
Following receipt of the questionnaire, we will create a short list by assessing capabilities, experience and availability of each supplier. Upon successful shortlisting you will be invited to tender from the EKFB e-Sourcing platform Market Dojo, EKFB will be using a balanced scorecard approach to its procurement activities – for further information visit the above website.
About the buyer:
EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners bring specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including some of Europe’s largest high speed rail projects.
EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work. Our inclusive culture ensures that our collaborative and innovative solutions provide exceptional value for money.
Estimated tender close date 16/10/2026
Estimated contract award date 13/11/2026
Estimated contract start date 01/08/2027
Estimated contract end date 31/01/2028
Is SME No
Is VCO No
Is framework agreement No
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