Award

HRE - Barnstaple and Lynton Branch - Chelfham Viaduct

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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Award

23 Feb 2026 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has concluded the procurement process for the maintenance or service vehicles and railway freight wagons for the Barnstaple and Lynton Branch's Chelfham Viaduct project. This contract falls under the works category and encompasses various delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories. The award stage of the procurement process was completed on 23 February 2026, with Hammond (ECS) Ltd announced as the supplier. The procurement method used was the open procedure, adhering to the above-threshold procurement rules. The contract period is scheduled from 23 February 2026 to 31 March 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in railway maintenance services. Companies that specialise in providing railway maintenance vehicles and freight wagons can benefit from engaging in such projects to expand their market presence. Although the contract has been awarded to Hammond (ECS) Ltd, SMEs are encouraged to consider future similar opportunities, given the procurement's suitability criteria favouring small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality services aligned with the awarded project's requirements could stand to grow and establish significant industry credentials through such engagements.

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Notice Title

HRE - Barnstaple and Lynton Branch - Chelfham Viaduct

Notice Description

HRE - Barnstaple and Lynton Branch - Chelfham Viaduc

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae0e4a8f-076b-4108-98e5-8ab8c9d3309f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89063a81-28de-4bdb-bf88-0e9c074079da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£93,996 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,996 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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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

HAMMOND (ECS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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