CPV subcategory
45221240: Construction work for tunnels
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- 55
- Contracts since 2023
- 10
- Buyers
- 0
- Ending in 18 months
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What 45221240 covers
CPV code 45221240 is "Construction work for tunnels", a subcategory in the Common Procurement Vocabulary used to classify UK public sector contracts. It, or a more specific code beneath it, was used on 55 UK public contracts since 2023, awarded by 10 buyers, most often Network Rail Infrastructure Limited and Cardiff Council. The typical contract was worth about £1.3m.
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UK public contracts since 2023
How buyers use 45221240
- Contracts
- 55
- Buyers
- 10
- Typical value
- £1.3m
- Ending in 18 months
- 0
By year of award: 2023 16 · 2024 31 · 2025 4 · 2026 4. Figures as of 6 November 2026. Typical value is the median of single-supplier contracts with a published value (6).
Buyers using this code most
- Network Rail Infrastructure Limited31
- Cardiff Council13
- National Highways Limited2
- United Utilities Water Limited2
- Leicestershire County Council2
- Network Rail Infrastructure Limited (Working in Collaboration with Homes England)1
- Transport For London1
- Swindon Borough Council1
Suppliers winning most often
- J Murphy and Sons Limited8
- Horan Construction Ltd7
- Calibre Contracting Ltd6
- Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Limited6
- Amalgamated Construction LTD6
- Walters UK Limited5
- Centregreat Limited5
- Amey Rail Limited5
Recent contracts under 45221240
| Contract | Buyer | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyre cic Form c | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY | Oct 20265 weeks ago | |
| Technical Surveys and Testing - Tunnels | National Highways | £4.0m | Dec 20232 years 11 months ago |
| Blackwall Tunnel Southbound, Phase 1, Detailed Design and Build | Transport for London | Framework | Aug 20233 years 3 months ago |
| Maen Porth Tunnel Falmouth - Tunnel Wetworks | Corserv Limited | £25k | Oct 20224 years 1 month ago |
| A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down (Stonehenge) | Highways England | Framework | Sept 20224 years 2 months ago |
| South Lancaster Growth Catalyst - Railway Structure | Lancashire County Council | £13m | Jul 20215 years 4 months ago |
| Early Works for the Lower Thames Crossing - North Portal and Tunnelling Spoil Disposal Services | Highways England | £572k | Jul 20215 years 4 months ago |
| Maentwrog Tunnel Inspections & Repairs | CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance | £540k | Jun 20215 years 5 months ago |
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Where it sits
Codes above 45221240
- 45000000Construction work
- 45200000Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45220000Engineering works and construction works
- 45221000Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways
- 45221200Construction work for tunnels, shafts and subways
- 45221240Construction work for tunnels
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More specific
Codes beneath 45221240
- 45221242Railway tunnel construction work35
- 45221241Road tunnel construction work18
- 45221243Pedestrian tunnel construction work17
- 45221247Tunnelling works6
- 45221245Under-river tunnel construction work5
- 45221244Canal tunnel construction work3
- 45221246Undersea tunnel construction work3
- 45221248Tunnel linings construction work3
Questions
About CPV code 45221240
What is CPV code 45221240?
CPV code 45221240 is "Construction work for tunnels", a subcategory in the Common Procurement Vocabulary used to classify UK public sector contracts. It, or a more specific code beneath it, was used on 55 UK public contracts since 2023, awarded by 10 buyers, most often Network Rail Infrastructure Limited and Cardiff Council. The typical contract was worth about £1.3m.
Which codes sit above and below 45221240?
45221240 sits under 45000000 (Construction work), then 45200000 (Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work), then 45220000 (Engineering works and construction works), then 45221000 (Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways), then 45221200 (Construction work for tunnels, shafts and subways). It has 8 more specific codes beneath it, the most used being 45221242 (Railway tunnel construction work).
Who wins contracts under CPV code 45221240?
The suppliers named most often on UK public contracts under 45221240 since 2023 are J Murphy and Sons Limited (8), Horan Construction Ltd (7), Calibre Contracting Ltd (6). 53 different suppliers have won work under this code.
How do I get alerts for tenders using CPV code 45221240?
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How to cite this data
Tender Radar (2026) CPV code 45221240: Construction work for tunnels [Dataset]. Professor AI. Available at: https://tender-radar.co.uk/cpv-codes/45221240-construction-work-for-tunnels (Accessed: 7 November 2026).
Relative dates (such as “in 6 days”) count from 7 November 2026, when this page was built.
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