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Examination services for the Route and Stations for Network Rail High Speed Limited

NETWORK RAIL HIGH SPEED LTD

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04 Dec 2025 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail High Speed Ltd has completed a procurement process for the provision of examination services for the Route and Stations, classified under building-inspection services. The procurement, titled "Examination services for the Route and Stations for Network Rail High Speed Limited," was conducted in the United Kingdom using a limited procurement method, specifically awarding the contract without prior publication. This procedure utilised the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) to select candidates, leading to a framework agreement for a duration of four years with an additional potential 18 months. The contract was awarded on 1st December 2025 to Inspire (Structures) Ltd, an SME based in the UK, with a focus in railway services.

This tender opens significant opportunities for firms specialising in civil and structural examination services, especially those qualified under RISQS. Participation in such tenders can facilitate growth by securing long-term contracts within the railway sector, offering stability and engagement in critical infrastructure projects. SMEs with expertise in the railway industry's technical requirements and those looking to establish or expand their role within UK railway services would find this type of contract beneficial for business development and expansion.

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Notice Title

Examination services for the Route and Stations for Network Rail High Speed Limited

Notice Description

Examination services for Network Rail High Speed Ltd covering the Route and Stations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Professional services for civil examinations across the Route and Stations through a single supplier framework. The framework will be for a period of 4 years + 18 months.

Procurement Information

Selection of candidates was conducted using an authorised qualification mechanism RISQS (Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079650-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315400 - Building-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL HIGH SPEED LTD
Contact Name
George Fenning
Contact Email
george.fenning@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908781000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSPIRE (STRUCTURES

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