A66 NTP Manned Security Contract Opportunity

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Published March 11th, 2026

Detected March 11th, 2026

Summary

Kier Transportation has published a contract notice for manned security services for the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine route, valued at £200,000. The opportunity is open for suppliers to apply, with a closing date of March 30, 2026.

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What changed

Kier Transportation is seeking experienced contractors for manned security services along the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine route, with an estimated contract value of £200,000. The procurement reference is A66 Northern Trans-Pennine (NTP) - Manned Security. The contract is for works and will commence on April 13, 2026, ending on October 1, 2030. Interested parties must meet Build UK Common Assessment Criteria (CAS) and submit their company portfolio, experience, and references via email to Transportationprocurement@kier.co.uk.

Companies interested in bidding must submit their applications by the closing date of March 30, 2026, at 5 pm. This is a competitive procedure with negotiation, meaning only pre-selected bidders will be invited to tender and negotiate. The contract is suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

What to do next

Review contract requirements for manned security services on A66 NTP.
Submit company portfolio, relevant experience, and references to Transportationprocurement@kier.co.uk by March 30, 2026.
Ensure compliance with Build UK Common Assessment Criteria (CAS).

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Published date: 11 March 2026

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.

Watch this notice Print this notice Closing: 30 March 2026, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

Security services - 79710000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£200,000

Procurement reference

A66 Northern Trans-Pennine (NTP) - Manned Security

Published date

11 March 2026

Closing date

30 March 2026

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

13 April 2026

Contract end date

1 October 2030

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)

What is a competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)? Anyone may ask to participate, but only those who are pre-selected will be invited to submit initial tenders and to negotiate.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Description

Kier Transportation intends to engage experienced and qualified contractors to undertake works associated with manned security across A66 NTP. The appointed contractor will be responsible for providing a reliable and professional security presence to protect our assets, property, personnel, and visitors outside of standard working hours.

We will use the Build UK Common Assessment Criteria (CAS) to ensure a consistent minimum business competence. If your company possesses necessary qualifications and is interested in bidding for this project, please email Transportationprocurement@kier.co.uk with your company's portfolio, relevant experience, and references for further evaluation.