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APA - St Georges Railway Overbridge, M5 Banwell - Network Rail

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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13 May 2026 at 10:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves National Highways Limited as the buying organisation for a project titled "APA - St Georges Railway Overbridge, M5 Banwell - Network Rail." This contract is centred within the construction industry, specifically focusing on bridge work, and is located in Weston Super Mare, UK. The procurement has reached the contract stage, having been finalised on 13th May 2026, and is set to run until the 30th April 2031. The method employed was a direct award under the "Below threshold - without competition" category, reflecting an expedited approach tailored for specific supplier engagement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure and bridge construction. The direct involvement of a prominent entity like Network Rail, a large-scale supplier, indicates a substantial work scope providing a stable and lucrative project lasting five years. While the direct procurement method limited competitive bidding, firms capable of similar scale and technical proficiency should remain alert for potential subcontracting opportunities or future engagements. Companies that align with government and infrastructure requirements can leverage this and similar projects to solidify their industry standing and expand their portfolio within central governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

APA - St Georges Railway Overbridge, M5 Banwell - Network Rail

Notice Description

APA - St Georges Railway Overbridge, M5 Banwell, Weston Super Mare MLN1 133m 47ch

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069766
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043799-2026
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

45221100 - Construction work for bridges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£599,433 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 4-5 years
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

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