HS2 NC2A Highways Works Specialist Subcontractor Sought, Closing 5 May 2026
Summary
The EKFB Joint Venture, managing the North Chilterns to Aylesbury section of HS2, is seeking a specialist subcontractor for highway works on the NC2A package valued between £2.5 million and £5 million. Works include the A41 Bicester Road East tie-in and temporary works demolition, Waddesdon and Quainton highways and drainage works, and Putlowes Farm highways including watercourse diversion. The contract runs from 2 August 2026 to 13 January 2028. Subcontractors must express interest by 5 May 2026 at 4pm. This opportunity is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs.
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This notice announces an open subcontracting opportunity for specialist highway works within the HS2 NC2A section managed by the EKFB Joint Venture. The scope encompasses three primary work packages: A41 Bicester Road East tie-in and temporary works demolition; Waddesdon and Quainton highways and drainage; and Putlowes Farm highways with watercourse diversion. The contract has a value of £2.5 million to £5 million and is scheduled to run from 2 August 2026 through 13 January 2028.
Construction firms with specialist highways, drainage, and infrastructure capabilities should review the scope carefully and express interest before the 5 May 2026 closing deadline. Firms must note that this opportunity is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, indicating EKFB is seeking larger established subcontractors with demonstrated capacity for significant infrastructure projects. Potential bidders should contact supplychainenquiries@ekfb.com for further information.
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Published date: 28 April 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: 5 May 2026, 4pm
Contract summary
Industry
- Construction work for highways - 45233130
Location of contract
South East
Value of contract
£2,500,000 to £5,000,000
Procurement reference
C4N111578263
Published date
28 April 2026
Closing date
5 May 2026
Closing time
4pm
Contract start date
2 August 2026
Contract end date
13 January 2028
Contract type
Works
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
NC2A is the North Chilterns to Aylesbury section of C23, a part of the HS2 project managed by the EKFB Joint Venture.
We are seeking a specialist subcontractor to undertake the following highway works within the NC2A section:
A41 Bicester Road East: tie-in and demolition of temporary works
Waddesdon and Quainton: Highways and drainage works
Putlowes Farm: Highways, including the Putlowes watercourse diversion
Please express your interest within this package.
More information
Links
- https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=111578290
- Tender notice
- Please follow this link to view the notice.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Chris Read
Address
Floor 5, 19 Cornwall Street
Birmingham
B3 2DT
UK
Telephone
07792825436
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