Contractor Barhale is carrying out enabling works and piling is expected to get underway shortly.

The event is mainly targeted at suppliers of electrical and mechanical fittings as well as crane and other construction plant hirers.

There will be 600 people working on site at the peak of construction. Completion is due in 2016.

The event is due to take place on Monday 20 May from 10am to 4pm at The Fuse, Warburton Lane, Partington, Manchester M31 4BU and interested companies should telephone 0800 169 5290 to receive an allocated time slot.

Contracts for up grabs:

Electrical/Mechanical goods:
Cable trays
Electrical consumables
Earthing material (copper cable)
LV and MV Cables
Mechanical consumables
Power control cables
Optical fibre
Welding consumables

Transport services:
Couriers
External buses (green travel)
Taxis
Vehicle hire

Hire equipment:
Cranes/Cherry pickers
Diesel generators
Industrial machinery – platforms, handlers

Hardware:
Nuts and bolts
Plumbing
Small piping fittings
Tools