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01 Jul 2026 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "HRE - AKC/95 - Alnwick to Cornhill - Alnwick Road" has reached the award stage as of 1st July 2026. The buying organisation, National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham, England, is focusing on the industry category of railway maintenance or service vehicles and railway freight wagons. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period extends from 1st July 2026 to 31st March 2027, covering works that have delivery addresses spanning the United Kingdom, Europe, and several overseas territories, including the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands. The value of the contract is £49,982.35 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in the railway maintenance and service sector. With the focus on railway freight wagons, companies that specialise in this area and have the capability to meet the specified requirements could leverage this chance to expand their operations. As the procurement process prefers SMEs for suitability, smaller firms with nimble operations stand a competitive chance to secure future similar projects through selective procurement methods. The awarded supplier, Amco Giffen, is a large-scale entity indicating the potential scale and expertise desired for similar future tenders. Businesses aiming to compete in this sector would benefit from aligning their capabilities with the standards and requirements set by major players like National Highways Limited.

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Notice Title

HRE - AKC/95 - Alnwick to Cornhill - Alnwick Road

Notice Description

HRE - AKC/95 - Alnwick to Cornhill - Alnwick Road

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0238e2b4-1f7a-4bbc-9bcb-4231bd5e668b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a05a6eca-0a2c-432e-8a22-b1066c92cf1b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,982 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,982 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMCO GIFFEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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