Award

HRE - GBA/1 - Gorbals Junction (GB & K) - Gorbals Station

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by National Highways Limited, pertains to the railway maintenance sector, specifically focusing on the "Gorbals Junction (GB & K) - Gorbals Station" project. The procurement falls under the industry category of railway service vehicles and freight wagons, classified by CPV code 34621000. It was conducted through an open procedure above the threshold, providing an opportunity for wide competition. With a procurement phase now complete, the award was made to Balfour Beatty Construction Ltd on the 17th of February, 2026, and the contract commences on the 19th of February, 2026, extending until the 31st of March, 2026. The project scope includes locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents considerable business growth opportunities for companies involved in railway maintenance and engineering works. The contract, valued at £34,403, offers SMEs a promising chance to expand their portfolio, given the suitability conditions favouring such enterprises. The wide-ranging delivery locations further extend opportunities for logistics and service provision businesses operating internationally or looking to enhance their presence across multiple regions. Companies like Balfour Beatty Construction Ltd, a large-scale entity already engaged in the project, exemplify the scale at which business growth can occur within this sector.

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Notice Title

HRE - GBA/1 - Gorbals Junction (GB & K) - Gorbals Station

Notice Description

HRE - GBA/1 - Gorbals Junction (GB & K) - Gorbals Station

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39c5fd3c-6835-4486-ab50-540107387e53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17a0be82-2252-414b-a61a-b7c08b51f2f3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£34,403 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,403 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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