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HRE - BCL/ - Banbury and Cheltenham Branch (Kingham - Cheltenham) - Crows Castle Bridge

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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14 Apr 2026 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has completed the procurement process for the enhancement of the Banbury and Cheltenham Branch line through the Crows Castle Bridge project, situated between Kingham and Cheltenham. This contract falls under the industry category of railway maintenance or service vehicles and railway freight wagons. The procurement method used was an open procedure (above threshold), and the tender was awarded on 14th April 2026 to Hammond (ECS) Ltd, a large-scale supplier. The project is scheduled to start on the same date, extending until 27th February 2027. The location is broad, covering the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses within the railway maintenance and service vehicle sectors to expand their market reach, particularly those established within the suitable SME category, given the procurement's suitability for small enterprises. As the contract belongs to the broader region comprising the United Kingdom and beyond, companies with substantial operational capabilities in these areas are well-positioned to engage in similar procurement processes in the future. This project, awarded to Hammond (ECS) Ltd, reflects a significant business growth potential due to its comprehensive geographic scope, fostering expansion into diverse markets. Firms with expertise in handling railway infrastructure projects or service vehicles would find such opportunities conducive for growth and development.

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Notice Title

HRE - BCL/ - Banbury and Cheltenham Branch (Kingham - Cheltenham) - Crows Castle Bridge

Notice Description

HRE - BCL/ - Banbury and Cheltenham Branch (Kingham - Cheltenham) - Crows Castle Bridge

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8901b17-61eb-480e-a1cc-992d39b704cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc10b008-0d8c-47c3-af0e-70c788124566
Current Stage
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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
£240,302 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,302 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 27 Feb 2027 6-12 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
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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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