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A50 Queensway Rail Possession - Principal Bridge Inspection

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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03 Jun 2026 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by National Highways Limited focused on the "A50 Queensway Rail Possession – Principal Bridge Inspection" project within the railway services industry. The project took place in Birmingham, United Kingdom, with services needed for the principal bridge inspection of the A50 Queensway Rail Viaduct. The procurement stage is at the contract award phase, completed and signed on 3rd June 2026. This procurement was executed through a direct method, without competition, as it was below the threshold. The initial contract period spans from 3rd June 2026 to 31st March 2027, featuring Network Rail as the supplier responsible for delivering the project services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway transport support services. Given its focus on network rail asset protection and railway access services, businesses skilled in possession planning, safety supervision, and project management related to railway infrastructure stand to gain. Although this specific contract was awarded directly to Network Rail, similar future opportunities can be targeted for companies capable of delivering comprehensive operational support over operational rail infrastructure. This highlights the potential for businesses to expand by partnering with public authorities such as National Highways Limited, thereby increasing their footprint in the central government contracts market.

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Notice Title

A50 Queensway Rail Possession - Principal Bridge Inspection

Notice Description

Provision of Network Rail asset protection, possession management and railway access services required to facilitate the principal bridge inspection of the A50 Queensway Rail Viaduct (CMD2 95A). Services include possession planning, safety supervision, project management and associated railway operational support necessary to undertake inspection activities over operational rail infrastructure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06acd8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052515-2026
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63711000 - Support services for railway transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,120 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
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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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