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M20 Cradlebridge Replacement Area 4

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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30 Sep 2025 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by National Highways, centred around the project titled "M20 Cradlebridge Replacement Area 4." This service-related contract, focusing on bridge-inspection services, involves the installation of scaffolding to aid in bridge bearing replacement along the M23 Motorway in RH10 5NY. The process, conducted under the direct procurement method without competition, was awarded to Network Rail. This contract was officially signed on 22nd September 2025, and the completion is expected by 31st December 2026. The project is part of the public sector's infrastructure improvements, categorised under central government authority, with the buyer located in Guildford, UK.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in infrastructure and engineering services, primarily those with expertise in bridge construction and maintenance. The absence of competition in the procurement process signifies that experienced entities such as Network Rail are preferred for such projects. Businesses in the neighbouring regions can benefit from collaborative opportunities or subcontracting to provide niche services required for the contract's completion, thus allowing them to leverage this project for business expansion and enhancement of their service portfolio.

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Notice Title

M20 Cradlebridge Replacement Area 4

Notice Description

Installation of Scaffolding on Network Rail Land to facilitate bridge bearing replacement, olong with reconstruction of the bearing plinths (bridge ref: VTB3 129B) located along the M23 Motorway, RH10 5NY (ELR VTB3; Mi;eage 30m 76CH)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a4d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060860-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,804 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NETWORK RAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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