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Procurement of Railway Deck feasibility of bridge repair for A21 Vauxhall

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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29 Jan 2026 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Procurement of Railway Deck feasibility of bridge repair for A21 Vauxhall" has been completed by National Highways Limited. This initiative, situated in the central location of Birmingham, UK, falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on feasibility studies related to railway infrastructure. The procurement employed a direct method below the threshold, without competition, and was targeted for work on the A21 Tonbridge bypass. Key project milestones include that the contract period commences on 30th January 2026 and concludes on 30th October 2026. Network Rail has been awarded the contract for their expertise in conducting a feasibility study for the mentioned infrastructure project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in railway infrastructure services and bridge repair feasibility studies. Businesses with technical expertise in these areas, particularly those that can work effectively in tandem with public authorities like National Highways, will find growth potential in such contracts. The procurement being below threshold indicates a streamlined process, potentially favouring well-prepared, smaller or niche service providers in the industry capable of delivering high-quality studies critical for infrastructural developments in the UK. Large-scale infrastructure firms like Network Rail have demonstrated their capability in this field, setting a benchmark for potential competitors.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Railway Deck feasibility of bridge repair for A21 Vauxhall

Notice Description

A21 Tonbridge bypass, TN11 0NQ for feasibility of bridge repairs to the structure on the Tonbridge to Hastings Railway (engineering line reference; TTH) mileages; 30 miles 899 yards

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061239
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008133-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,474 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operationsprocurementsouth@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
+443004700956

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NETWORK RAIL

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