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02 Jul 2026 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by National Highways Limited for the project "HRE - MEL/24 - Alton - Knowle - Privett Tunnel" falls under the industry category of railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons. The process reached the award stage on 29 June 2026, with the tender period ending on 2 July 2026. The contract, valued at £14,784, will run from 2 July 2026 to 28 August 2026 and covers locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and mainland United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and was completed on 2 July 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in works and infrastructure development, particularly within the railway sector, to engage with public contracts. SMEs are noted to be suitable candidates for such projects, which allows smaller firms to leverage their expertise in specialised services, facilitating business growth and sectoral diversification. Companies with a focus on large-scale rail maintenance and service vehicles, like Hammond (ECS) Ltd, which was awarded the contract, are particularly well-positioned to compete and succeed in such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

HRE - MEL/24 - Alton - Knowle - Privett Tunnel

Notice Description

HRE - MEL/24 - Alton - Knowle - Privett Tunnel

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b7185b4-47e3-4d64-90e5-f7873e2ec5b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af5a395d-6437-4f80-9a9f-ca55db3a2edd
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
£14,784 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,784 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 28 Aug 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
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

HAMMOND (ECS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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