Official UK procurement notice
Kingsway Tunnel Refurbishment (Dado Panels)
Authority: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe contracting authority intends to procure a suitably qualified contractor to undertake refurbishment and/or replacement works to the dado panel system within the Kingsway Tunnel.
The Kingsway Tunnel is a critical piece of transport infrastructure, and the existing dado panels-forming part of the tunnel lining and safety system-require upgrade to ensure continued compliance with current safety standards, durability requirements, and operational performance.
The appointed contractor will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive programme of works, which is expected to include, but not be limited to:
Condition Assessment and Surveys: Detailed inspection of existing dado panels, fixings, and supporting structures to determine extent of deterioration, defects, and required interventions.
Design Development: Finalisation of design solutions for refurbishment and/or replacement, including materials selection, fire resistance, impact resistance, and compliance with relevant UK and EU tunnel safety standards.
Removal and Installation Works: Safe removal of existing panels where required and installation of new or refurbished dado panels, including all associated fixings, supports, and interfaces with tunnel systems.
Integration with Tunnel Systems: Coordination with existing tunnel infrastructure, including drainage, ventilation, lighting, and emergency systems, ensuring no adverse impact on operations or safety.
Traffic and Operational Management: Planning and implementation of works to minimise disruption, including phased delivery, night-time or partial closures, and coordination with tunnel operations.
Health, Safety, and Compliance: Adherence to all relevant health and safety legislation, including working in confined spaces and live highway environments, with robust risk management procedures.
Environmental Considerations: Management of waste, materials, and environmental impacts in line with applicable regulations and sustainability objectives.
Testing, Commissioning, and Handover: Inspection and verification of installed systems, ensuring compliance with specifications and provision of as-built documentation.
The works will be delivered in a highly constrained operational environment, requiring careful planning, stakeholder coordination, and experience in similar tunnel or highway infrastructure projects.
This procurement seeks to appoint a contractor with proven expertise in tunnel refurbishment, highway infrastructure works, and installation of specialist panel systems. The project outputs will contribute to the long-term safety, resilience, and operational efficiency of the Kingsway Tunnel.
- How the procedure runs: Procurement Process Summary This procurement will be conducted as a two-stage competitive process. Stage 1 - Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) Interested bidders will be required to complete and submit the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) available through the Authority's eProcurement portal. The PQQ will assess bidders' suitability, capability, and capacity to deliver the requirements of the contract. Responses will include quality and technical questions, together with mandatory selection criteria and financial standing requirements. Submissions will be evaluated against the published evaluation criteria. Bidders must satisfy all mandatory requirements and achieve the minimum pass mark specified within the procurement documentation in order to progress to the next stage. Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) Only those bidders who successfully meet the Stage 1 requirements and achieve the required minimum score will be invited to participate in Stage 2 of the procurement process. Stage 2 will be a closed Invitation to Tender (ITT) exercise. Successful bidders will be issued with the ITT documentation and supporting information and will be required to submit a detailed tender response by the deadline stated within the ITT documents. Tenders received at Stage 2 will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria and methodology set out in the ITT documentation. Following evaluation, the Authority will identify the Most Advantageous Tender in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the procurement documents.
CPV: Asbestos-removal work
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1CancelledPublished value£4,800,000
- Economic & financial standing
Initial stage PPQ for Legal/Financial Conditions of Participation.
- Technical & professional ability
Mandatory technical criteria inserted in tender documentation.
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (3)
- Quality 60%: 60%
- Price: 30%
- Social Value: 10%
Published award criteria (3)
- Quality 60%
- Price
- Social Value
- Economic & financial standing
Initial stage PPQ for Legal/Financial Conditions of Participation.
- Technical & professional ability
Mandatory technical criteria inserted in tender documentation.
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Cancelled
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 12 Jun 2026, 11:03 BST
- Last source update
- 3 Jul 2026, 10:36 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 26 Oct 2026
- Authority reference
DN818709- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-055576- Latest notice
- Procurement termination notice (UK12)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
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- How it runs
Procurement Process Summary
This procurement will be conducted as a two-stage competitive process.
Stage 1 - Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)
Interested bidders will be required to complete and submit the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) available through the Authority's eProcurement portal.
The PQQ will assess bidders' suitability, capability, and capacity to deliver the requirements of the contract. Responses will include quality and technical questions, together with mandatory selection criteria and financial standing requirements.
Submissions will be evaluated against the published evaluation criteria. Bidders must satisfy all mandatory requirements and achieve the minimum pass mark specified within the procurement documentation in order to progress to the next stage.
Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT)
Only those bidders who successfully meet the Stage 1 requirements and achieve the required minimum score will be invited to participate in Stage 2 of the procurement process.
Stage 2 will be a closed Invitation to Tender (ITT) exercise. Successful bidders will be issued with the ITT documentation and supporting information and will be required to submit a detailed tender response by the deadline stated within the ITT documents.
Tenders received at Stage 2 will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria and methodology set out in the ITT documentation. Following evaluation, the Authority will identify the Most Advantageous Tender in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the procurement documents.
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 7 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 29 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
12 Jun 2026 → 6 Nov 2026 · 6 dates- Tender notice published138 days ago12 Jun 2026, 11:03 BST
- Clarification questions by121 days ago29 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST
- Latest notice published117 days ago3 Jul 2026, 10:36 BST
- Submission deadline113 days ago7 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
- Award decision expected by46h ago26 Oct 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Today28 Oct 2026
- Contract startsin 8 days6 Nov 2026
Notice history
3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 12 Jun 2026- Tender notice published12 Jun 2026, 11:03 BSTUK4
- Procurement termination notice published3 Jul 2026, 10:36 BSTUK12
- Status changed to cancelled3 Jul 2026, 10:36 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| supplier not published | — | 3 Jul 2026 | CancelledWe wish to inform the market that the decision has been made to discontinue the current tender for the removal of asbestos panels from the Kingsway Tunnel. However, it is our intention to republish the opportunity as soon as possible. While we are unable to provide a confirmed date at this stage, we anticipate that the tender will be republished later in the summer. A new tender notice will be issued once the opportunity is republished. This decision has been taken to allow additional time to review the proposed approach and tender documentation. |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (3)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications Tender Access and Submission Instructions Economic Operators wishing to participate in this procurement opportunity must access and submit their completed Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and tender response via the Proactis Portal. Suppliers who already hold an active Proac…
Notices published for this procedure
- Procurement termination notice Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender