M6 Lune Gorge - Pier Bracing and Clamp System
KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITEDEstimated Value
£1,000,000 – £0
Deadline
19 June 2026
Published
10 June 2026
Type
goods
Overview
Kier Transportation are looking to engage experienced and qualified contractors for the design, fabrication, delivery, installation, and adaptation of be-spoke Structural column clamp & Bracing system to support lifting gantry in association to 4nr Bridge Structures on the M6 Lune Gorge Project We will use the Build UK Common Assessment Criteria (CAS) to ensure a consistent minimum business competence.
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If your company possesses necessary qualifications and is interested in bidding for this project, please email infrastructure.procurement@kier.co.uk with your company's portfolio, relevant experience, and references for further evaluation.
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Kier Transportation needs contractors to design, make, deliver, and install custom metal clamp and bracing systems that will hold up lifting equipment on 4 bridges as part of the M6 Lune Gorge motorway project. This is specialist structural steelwork for a major infrastructure job.
Requirements
- Build UK Common Assessment Criteria (CAS) accreditation or ability to meet minimum business competence standards
- Experience in structural column clamp and bracing system design and fabrication
- Ability to deliver bespoke (custom-made) structural solutions
- Installation and on-site adaptation capability
- Track record with bridge or major infrastructure projects
- Portfolio of relevant previous work
- Professional references available for verification
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Design bespoke structural column clamp and bracing system
- Fabricate the clamp and bracing system to specification
- Deliver fabricated components to site
- Install the clamp and bracing system on 4 bridge structures
- Adapt and adjust the system on-site to suit actual conditions
- System must support lifting gantry equipment during bridge work
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'call for interest' not a full tender yet — they're pre-qualifying suppliers first. Your immediate job is to prove you're capable, not price a job.
- 2Build UK CAS is a quality standard for construction contractors. Check if your company already holds this or can quickly obtain it — it's a gatekeeping requirement.
- 3The phrase 'bespoke structural column clamp' means this isn't off-the-shelf equipment; each bridge may need slightly different designs. You must show experience designing custom solutions, not just installing standard products.
- 4'Adaptation' on-site is important — the system will need tweaking once installed because real-world conditions differ from drawings. Budget time and expertise for this.
- 5Email response goes to Kier's infrastructure procurement team, not a public tender portal. This is direct engagement, so your portfolio, references, and tone matter heavily.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small fabrication shop without Build UK CAS, consider forming a consortium with a larger partner who holds the accreditation — you do the specialist metalwork, they handle compliance and client interface.
- Bridge and gantry projects often need third-party inspection and certification (usually from an approved engineer). Factor inspection costs and timescales into your planning from the start.
- Emphasize any previous motorway, bridge, or lifting equipment experience in your portfolio submission — Kier will be risk-averse on a major road project. One good reference from a similar project is worth more than ten generic ones.
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KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITEDKey Dates
Published
10 June 2026
Submission deadline
19 June 2026
Notice type
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