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Eastern Region Examinations Contract - Structures Framework

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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10 Dec 2025 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Eastern Region Examinations Contract - Structures Framework, overseen by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, focuses on providing technical inspection services of engineering structures across the Eastern Region, including the East Coast, North, Anglia, and East Midlands Routes in the UK. This tender was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. It reached the award stage, with contracts signed on 1st December 2025. The main procurement category is services, specifically involving building-inspection and technical inspection services. While the status of some lots was ultimately cancelled, contracts were awarded and activated for the North and South frameworks.

This initiative offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in technical and building inspection services of engineering structures. Large enterprises that excel in providing high-quality and competitive pricing could find this contract particularly beneficial for broadening their business scope. The criteria for awarding considered both technical and commercial quality aspects equally, alongside pricing. Notably, companies such as QTS Group Limited, Aureos Rail Limited, and Ground Control Limited have attained contracts, emphasizing the demand for expertise in managing and inspecting railway infrastructure. For businesses looking to establish or extend their presence in the UK railway services sector, such contracts signify lucrative growth possibilities.

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Notice Title

Eastern Region Examinations Contract - Structures Framework

Notice Description

These frameworks are to provide examinations on Structures assets across the Eastern Region covering all 4 Routes.

Lot Information

Eastern Region Examinations Contract - Structures Framework

This framework is to provide examinations on Structures assets across the East Coast and North & East Routes

Eastern Region Examinations Contract - Structures Framework

This framework is to provide examinations on Structures Assets across the Anglia and East Midlands Routes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f326
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081671-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315400 - Building-inspection services

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 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 INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joseph.cliffe@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
3
Supplier Names

AUREOS RAIL

GROUND CONTROL

QTS GROUP

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