The Appointment of a Specialist Engineering Contractor to develop under an ECI period the detailed remedial works to 8 Ventilation Stations across the Mersey Tunnels Estate and carry out those remedial works
Merseytravel is seeking a specialist engineering contractor to design and then execute remedial works to 8 ventilation stations across the Mersey Tunnels (Kingsway and Queensway). The work involves significant structural and architectural refurbishment of Grade II listed buildings, with an Early Contractor Involvement phase for detailed design followed by construction.
- Closed18 May 2026
- Value£8.8m
- BuyerMerseytravel
- WhereMersey Tunnels estate (Kingsway and Queensway tunnels)
- CategoryConstruction & building works
- RegionNorth West
You'll want to look if you're a specialist contractor experienced in complex structural refurbishment of listed buildings and able to lead detailed design work under ECI procurement.
You'll need
- Experience with Grade II listed building works
- Structural and architectural refurbishment capability
- Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) methodology experience
Might not suit a small firm
- the contract itself is a large one
Possible incumbent
WSP UK LIMITED won a related structural inspections contract in February 2026; Kier Transportation won tunnel ventilation control contracts in March 2026. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.