Scope
Reference
DN803494
Description
The purpose of this commission is to seek the appointment of a specialist engineering contractor to provide Early Contractor Involvement and design of the slope stabilisation measures and variable messaging sign (VMS) foundation and superstructure, followed by the implementation of the design of the , Rockfall containment netting adjacent to the West bound carriageway of the A59 Kingsway Tunnel approach road between Mill Lane Bridge and Breck Road Bridge, together with the installation of the VMS foundation and superstructure and the associated power and data connections. In addition, remedial works to the existing drapery mesh to the inbound carriageway adjacent to Breck road.
Services will include, but not be limited to:
• Early contractor involvement/assessment/advice
• Identification and procurement of any additional surveys required to complete the design
• Design of the works to the outbound and inbound embankment as set out in this document and the VMS foundation and superstructure
• Surveys and inspections associated with the design of the above elements
• Support party wall surveyor in developing any necessary agreements with owners of adjacent properties
• Vegetation clearance from the embankment
• Provision of access for engineer inspection of embankment (as required)
• Rock scaling works (as required)
• Installation of slope stabilisation measures (Drapery mesh)
• Support party wall surveyor in agreeing any necessary agreements with owners of adjacent properties
Total value (estimated)
- £1,600,000 excluding VAT
- £2,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads
- 45233110 - Motorway construction works
- 45233120 - Road construction works
- 45233121 - Main road construction works
- 45233122 - Ring road construction work
- 45233130 - Construction work for highways
- 45233131 - Construction work for elevated highways
- 45233139 - Highway maintenance work
- 45233140 - Roadworks
- 45233142 - Road-repair works
- 45233144 - Overpass construction work
- 45233200 - Various surface works
- 45233210 - Surface work for highways
- 45233229 - Verge maintenance work
Contract locations
- UKD72 - Liverpool
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Bidders wishing to respond to this tender opportunity must demonstrate a minimum annual turnover of £10,000,000. In addition, bidders are required to hold, as a minimum, the following insurance cover for the duration of the contract:
Public Liability Insurance: £5,000,000
Professional Indemnity Insurance: £5,000,000
The successful supplier will also be required to enter into a NEC4 contract with Merseytravel for the delivery of the works. A copy of the proposed contract is available for review within the tender pack on the Proactis portal.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
3 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Bidders wishing to participate in this tender opportunity must log in to their Proactis procurement portal account. Once logged in, bidders will be able to view the tender details and download the tender pack and all supporting documentation.
Bidders who are not currently registered on the Proactis portal may register free of charge. Registration will enable access to this tender opportunity and associated documents. The registration link is:
https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register
All tender submissions must be completed and submitted via the Proactis procurement portal by the stated deadline. Tender submissions submitted by email or post will not be accepted.
Guidance on how to use the Proactis portal, including user support and instructional videos, is available on the website to assist bidders in preparing and submitting their tender response.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
31 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 55% |
| Cost | Cost | 40% |
| Social Value | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Home
Bidders wishing to participate in this tender opportunity must log in to their Proactis procurement portal account. Once logged in, bidders will be able to view the tender details and download the tender pack and all supporting documentation.
Bidders who are not currently registered on the Proactis portal may register free of charge. Registration will enable access to this tender opportunity and associated documents. The registration link is:
https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register
All tender submissions must be completed and submitted via the Proactis procurement portal by the stated deadline. Tender submissions submitted by email or post will not be accepted.
Guidance on how to use the Proactis portal, including user support and instructional videos, is available on the website to assist bidders in preparing and submitting their tender response.
Contracting authority
Merseytravel
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJQR-8469-DXQD
1 Mann Island
Liverpool
L3 1BP
United Kingdom
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government