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Written question asked by Lord Jopling (Conservative) on Monday, 8 September 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 September 2025. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Monday, 22 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


M6: Bridges

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the contract to build eight new bridges on the M6 road in Cumbria was offered to contractors other than Kier Highways; if not, why; and whether the matter is being reviewed by the Parliamentary Ombudsman.

Answer

The contract for the works on the M6 bridges in Cumbria was not offered to any other contractor because the project was allocated to Kier Highways through the National Highways’ Regional Delivery Partnership Framework. To be an appointed supplier under this framework a competitive tendering process took place. I am not aware that this matter has been referred to the Parliamentary Ombudsman.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL10295
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Contracts Construction Bridges Cumbria Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration M6
Link
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