Award

HRE - Banbury and Cheltenham (Kings Sutton - Chipping Norton

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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04 Dec 2025 at 15:24

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has concluded the procurement process for railway maintenance or service vehicles and freight wagons, titled "HRE - Banbury and Cheltenham (Kings Sutton - Chipping Norton)." This tender, classified under the CPV code 34621000, falls within the works category and was conducted under an open procedure, surpassing the threshold. The procurement stage 'award' was reached, with the contract awarded to Hammond (ECS) Ltd on 21 November 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 4 December 2025 and will conclude on 25 September 2026. The procurement is nationwide, touching regions such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World, with key activities concentrated in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway vehicles and maintenance services. As the procurement process favoured open competition, it is ideally suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality works to secure similar contracts in the future. The awarded vendor, Hammond (ECS) Ltd, exemplifies how entities with large-scale operational capabilities can leverage public procurement for growth in the infrastructure sector. SMEs may find this domain lucrative, especially if they can provide innovative solutions within the railway industry. The focus on open, inclusive procurement methods illustrates an encouraging climate for diverse business entrants aiming to establish or expand their footprint in public sector contracts. Businesses with a strategic interest in geographical expansion and access to evolving transport infrastructure markets will find this model beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HRE - Banbury and Cheltenham (Kings Sutton - Chipping Norton

Notice Description

Banbury and Cheltenham (Kings Sutton - Chipping Norton)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85f80a8d-2f22-4e34-8bc3-1fb345012a47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/370e5fc9-971b-4bac-a992-fbb3428cf0d5
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
£91,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 25 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hre@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
000

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

HAMMOND (ECS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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