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24 Jul 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "HRE - ETC265 River Eden Viaduct" was managed by National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham, England. The contract, belonging to the railway maintenance and service vehicles industry category, has been completed with the award published on 24th July 2026. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and it reached the award stage on 8th May 2026. The contract, valued at £2,341,921.13, is set to run from 8th May 2026 to 12th November 2027, catering to various locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and Europe.

This tender opens various opportunities for businesses, especially for those involved in railway infrastructure and related services, to engage in high-value projects with reputable government agencies like National Highways Limited. Companies such as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can significantly benefit from participating in such tenders. The procurement process being a call-off from a framework agreement also implies that businesses that are already part of relevant frameworks will be well-positioned to engage, potentially contributing to business growth and increased sectoral competencies.

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Notice Title

HRE - ETC265 River Eden Viaduct

Notice Description

HRE - ETC265 River Eden Viaduct

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c7d0b75-1efa-4f3e-8d39-813deb153a9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dad2d6f-700a-4790-9cfb-d5f73c22212a
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
£2,341,921 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,341,921 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 12 Nov 2027 1-2 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
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

BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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