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Historical Railways Estate (HRE) - Examinations 2020

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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27 Jan 2021 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Historical Railways Estate (HRE) - Examinations 2020" has been awarded by Highways England, focusing on the industry of technical inspection services of engineering structures. The contract, valued at £18 million, extends from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2030, with significant work locations across several regions within the United Kingdom, including North East, South East, and Scotland. The procurement method employed was an open procedure above threshold, and the tender period closed on 1 October 2020.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in structural inspections and engineering services. Firms that are well-suited to compete include those with capabilities in detailed examinations, access solutions like scaffolding and abseiling, and experience in fulfilling rigorous safety and technical standards. Given the contract provides for the engagement of small and medium-sized enterprises, it offers a competitive landscape for agile and innovative companies aiming to expand their foothold in the engineering sector.

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Notice Title

Historical Railways Estate (HRE) - Examinations 2020

Notice Description

This notice relates to award of contracts for the following: There are a number of structures that require more frequent inspections or monitoring on either the whole, or part or parts of the structure in addition to the requirement of the routine detailed and visual examination frequency for the whole structure. The frequency may typically be one, three or six monthly but occasionally the period between examinations may be further reduced. Detailed examinations are to be a tactile and careful inspection of all parts and surfaces of the structure. Access shall be provided to all surfaces and parts of the structure to be examined including specialist access equipment, hoists, scaffolding and the use of abseiling/roped access methods are to be utilised as required. When undertaking the examination, the examiner must be able to touch all parts of the structure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6adcec56-8789-4d95-b0ef-7a19585277ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1150b1a-c832-4785-a8bc-14850dc00bfc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BALFOUR BEATTY RAIL

NPX (NETWORK PLUS & XEIAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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