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31 Jul 2026 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the tender titled "HRE - GCL/38 - Kirklee - Finnieston (Kelvin Bridge Branch) - Botanic Garden Station" is managed by National Highways Limited. The project falls under the industry category of railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons. It is a call-off from a framework agreement with a selective procurement method. The contract value is set at £97,002 and spans from 31st July 2026 to 31st March 2027. The award stage has been completed, and the contract has been awarded to Balfour Beatty Construction Ltd. The procurement involves multiple locations including the United Kingdom and other international territories, with the date of award and publication both on 31st July 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway infrastructure and maintenance, particularly those capable of delivering works across various geographical territories. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly advantageous due to its suitability criteria. Balfour Beatty Construction Ltd, a large-scale enterprise, was successful in securing the award, indicating that businesses with robust capabilities and infrastructure experience are well-suited to compete in this domain. Engaging in such projects can offer growth through expertise development and expanded business networks in the civil engineering sector.

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Notice Title

HRE - GCL/38 - Kirklee - Finnieston (Kelvin Bridge Branch) - Botanic Garden Station

Notice Description

HRE - GCL/38 - Kirklee - Finnieston (Kelvin Bridge Branch) - Botanic Garden Station

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba2f1646-f2b7-48d4-bf0d-0222c564fa44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dab405b2-70b0-4e3c-8688-3b449a46a357
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
£97,002 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,002 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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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