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BAPA costs for Structures Inspections Network Rail

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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29 Apr 2026 at 13:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by National Highways Limited involves the award for the "BAPA costs for Structures Inspections Network Rail" project, falling under the industry category of engineering works and construction works. This process is situated within the United Kingdom, specifically Birmingham, with the awarding of the contract taking place on 29th April 2026. The acquisition method employed was direct, operating below the threshold without competitive bidding, and the procurement stage is currently marked as complete. The legal basis for this tender rests on the UKPGA (2023/54), and the project is set to run until 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for entities involved in construction and engineering services, particularly those with expertise in infrastructure inspection and maintenance. Network Rail has been identified as the supplier for this contract valued at £370,855.53, presenting a lucrative venture for large-scale businesses capable of handling complex engineering tasks. The absence of competitive bidding further suggests that well-established companies within this sector, seeking direct collaboration with government bodies such as National Highways Limited, are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement. This project underscores the importance of strategic partnerships with public authorities to foster business growth in the construction industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BAPA costs for Structures Inspections Network Rail

Notice Description

BAPA costs for Structures Inspections Network Rail year 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039251-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£370,855 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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