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HRE - CLOSED BRANCH LINES MINOR WORKS - Kelso Branch - Kinsquater - KLO/50

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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01 Aug 2025 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "HRE - CLOSED BRANCH LINES MINOR WORKS - Kelso Branch - Kinsquater - KLO/50" project has progressed to the award stage, with National Highways as the buying organisation. This project falls under the industry category of railway maintenance vehicles, and related works, and involves locations such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, which commenced on 1st August 2025, with the contract period extending until 31st March 2027. The contract, valued at £52,648, has been awarded to Balfour Beatty Construction Ltd, following the completion of the tender period which ended on the 1st of August 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in railway maintenance and related services. The open procedure allows for broad participation, making it particularly suitable for SMEs looking to expand into significant projects in collaboration with major infrastructure clients like National Highways. With the awarded contract focused on minor works on closed branch lines, companies with expertise in construction and engineering, particularly in railway infrastructure, stand to benefit considerably. The involvement of Balfour Beatty Construction Ltd, a large-scale supplier, may also present networking and subcontracting opportunities for smaller firms seeking to engage in similar sectors.

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Notice Title

HRE - CLOSED BRANCH LINES MINOR WORKS - Kelso Branch - Kinsquater - KLO/50

Notice Description

Kelso Branch - Kinsquater - KLO/50

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff0e5b49-625a-442f-ba6c-0847b3eefdda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/288e1a6b-a7e4-4c67-873c-866c58278616
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£56,370 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,648 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 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
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hre@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
0

Buyer Location

Locality
GUILFORD
Postcode
GU1 4LZ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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