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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: SCAFFOLD PLATFORM FOR PILE INSTALLATION- FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT
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:
350m of scaffolding tied to screw piles to form an edge protection to allow piling spoil and safe working
Screw pile design by others
Commence install in June 2026
Scaffold will be installed from June 2026 to December 2026 and may need to be altered to suit capping beam
Works at Manchester Airport Railway Station day time working ALO
5. CPV Code(s): 44212317, 44212310, 45262100
6. NUTS code(s): UKD, UKD3, UKD34, UKD33
7. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: Manchester International Airport
Delivery point Manchester 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 25.2.2026 (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
Nature of Opportunity Works
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 required to attend site)
Estimated tender close date 31/03/2026
Estimated contract award date 01/06/2026
Estimated contract start date 22/06/2026
Estimated contract end date 21/12/2026
Is SME Yes
Is VCO No
Is framework agreement No
TKR-202626-EX-1866279