Engineering Contractor for ECI and remedial works Ventilation Stations across the Mersey Tunnels Estate
About This Opportunity
This is a works contract in the architecture and engineering, construction and civil works and Monitoring Evaluation sectors, with a focus on Buildings, Bridges and Data Collection. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 15.0 million.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the architecture and engineering sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
The purpose of this commission is to appoint a Contractor under an early contractor involvement ("ECI") period, to carry out the detailed design of the remedial works identified within the Building Fabric Condition Survey Reports for the eight (8) ventilation stations across the Kingsway and Queensway Tunnel estate.
The proposed contract is a 2 (two) stage contract as detailed in the tender documents:
* Stage One - ECI /design development
* Stage Two - Construction Phase (Remedial Works). N.B. This stage is dependent on the Authority accepting the proposed construction costs developed during the ECI period and the Contractor agreeing to undertake the Works in accordance with the project deadlines set out in the tender documents.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 31, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 072778-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Merseytravel
Merseytravel has issued 25 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 18 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Works contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is £15,000,000 - £15,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 072778-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Merseytravel in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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