Manchester International Airport - OLE Phase 3 Works
This tender closed on 9 October 2026.
- Buyer
- Kier Transportation - CP7 NWC
- Value
- £1,000,000 – £2,500,000
- Closed
- 9 October 2026
- Where
- Clippers Quay, the North West
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Manchester Airport needs specialist electrical overhead line (OLE) work as part of rebuilding their train platforms to accommodate longer trains. The project involves remodelling platforms and installing or upgrading overhead electrical equipment to support new train services.
What the buyer wants
• Design and install specialist overhead line equipment (OLE) for Manchester Airport Station remodelling • Work on multiple platform additions or extensions to enable longer 144m train services • Provide OLE-specific engineering and installation to support the new platform configuration
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: This is a highly specialised railway infrastructure contract requiring Network Rail-approved OLE expertise; most general electricians or small businesses without rail-specific accreditation and safety certifications will not be eligible.
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