Planning

Historical Railways Estate 2027 - Works Framework

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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Planning

15 May 2025 at 10:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Highways, a central government public authority, is in the planning stage of its procurement process for the Historical Railways Estate 2027 - Works Framework. This significant scheme, with a gross value of £304.8 million, involves services in repair, maintenance, and associated areas related to railways across the United Kingdom. The framework aims to replace the existing contract that will expire in 2027, with the new contract period scheduled to start on 1 July 2027 and potentially extending till July 2037. The procurement is above threshold, highlighting its substantial scale, with key details on future communication available on 31 May 2026.

This upcoming tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in railway maintenance services, offering prospects for substantial growth given the framework's scope and financial size. Enterprises adept in providing repair and associated services related to railways could potentially benefit greatly, especially those capable of handling large-scale projects over extended periods. The planned contract period and renewal possibility further enhance the attractiveness, providing stability and long-term engagement opportunities for successful bidders in the railway services industry. National Highways provides a strong foundation for collaboration, making this procurement process a lucrative venture for qualifying businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Historical Railways Estate 2027 - Works Framework

Notice Description

Replacement contract for the existing Historical Railways Estate Works Framework which expires in 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05142f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021658-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£254,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 1 Jul 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lucy.young@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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