Kier launches £2m major civils package for A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Scheme

Kier Transportation has released a live subcontract opportunity for major civils works across Schemes 1 & 2 of the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine programme.

The package, valued at approximately £2m, covers a broad range of civils and infrastructure works as part of the wider A66 upgrade programme across the North of England.

The opportunity is being procured under a competitive procedure with negotiation and is scheduled to run from October 2026 through to April 2028.

🏗️ Scope of works includes:

• earthworks

• drainage installation

• ducting works

• kerbing and associated civils infrastructure

• full civils work package delivery across multiple areas of Schemes 1 & 2

Kier Transportation is seeking experienced civil engineering contractors capable of delivering infrastructure packages within a major highways environment.

Suppliers will also be required to meet the Build UK Common Assessment Standard (CAS) requirements as part of the procurement process.

🏗️ ConstructNet Intelligence Overview

The A66 Northern Trans-Pennine programme remains one of the UK’s most significant live highways infrastructure schemes, continuing to generate major subcontract and supply chain opportunities.

Likely opportunity areas linked to this package include:

• highways and civils contractors

• drainage and utilities specialists

• earthworks and ground engineering firms

• kerbing and surfacing subcontractors

• traffic management providers

• heavy plant and infrastructure support services

• infrastructure workforce and supervision supply

The long-duration programme also indicates potential for follow-on procurement activity across wider A66 delivery phases as construction progresses.

📌 How to Apply

Interested contractors should submit expressions of interest directly to Kier Transportation by emailing:

📩 infrastructure.procurement@kier.co.uk

Submissions should include:

• company portfolio

• relevant project experience

• references and supporting capability information

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