Open tender · Notice 6ea78e35-3ad4-46d9-87f6-edaeda072b40
BBV Sublot 4 - HSST1020 - Saltley Viaduct Gabion Wall
Balfour Beatty VINCI JV HS2
- Value
- £1m
- Closes
- 13 Nov 2026 (5 days)
- Where
- North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South West
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Jul 2027 – 9 Sep 2027
In plain English
Balfour Beatty VINCI (HS2 joint venture) wants a supplier or subcontractor to supply and install a gabion (stone-filled wire basket) retaining wall at Saltley Viaduct, including stone, fabric lining and backfill. The work is a one-off package with an estimated value of £1,000,000, running from 1 July 2027 to 9 September 2027, and the deadline for expressions of interest is 13 November 2026.
Good fit for: Civil engineering or groundworks contractors experienced in installing gabion or retaining walls on highways or infrastructure sites.
- Needs similar retaining wall experience
Suppliers should have demonstrable experience delivering similar retaining wall or earthworks packages within infrastructure, highways or civil engineering environments.
- Must work in a live construction site
Suppliers should be prepared to coordinate deliveries and installation activities within a live construction environment.
- Must meet highway works specifications
Relevant National Highways and/or Specification for Highway Works (SHW) requirements where applicable.
- Large project scale; check your capacity first
Suppliers should be aware of the scale of this project and should assess their internal capabilities
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What the buyer says
Opportunity Summary - Gabion Retaining Wall Works We are seeking experienced suppliers and subcontractors to provide the supply, delivery and installation of a gabion retaining wall system as part of a civil engineering project. Scope of Requirements The successful supplier shall be responsible for: Supply of gabion baskets, including all lacing wires, diaphragms, ties and associated components required for a complete installation. Supply and delivery of Class 6G gabion stone suitable for basket infill. Installation of gabion baskets complete with stone infill. Supply and installation of geotextile membrane to the retained face of the gabion wall. Supply and placement of Class 6N/6P technical backfill behind the gabion structure, compacted in accordance with project specifications. Provision of all temporary works, plant, lifting operations, access arrangements, labour, supervision and ancillary materials necessary to complete the works. Volumes and Frequency This requirement is anticipated to be a one-off package of works for a specific project. Suppliers should be capable of providing both material supply and installation services. Further details regarding quantities, wall dimensions and programme durations will be provided within the tender documentation. Technical Requirements and Standards Suppliers shall demonstrate experience in the design support (where applicable), supply and installation of gabion retaining structures. Materials and workmanship must comply with: Project specifications and drawings. Relevant National Highways and/or Specification for Highway Works (SHW) requireme…
Getting the documents
The notice doesn't say where the documents are. Read the official notice for how to take part.
Procedure: not stated. Published 4 Nov 2026.
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