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23 Jul 2026 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED involves the project titled "Beacon Hill Road Railway Bridge - Concrete Repairs." This project is classified under the industry category of railway bridge construction and concrete repair work, located in the East Midlands region, UK. The tender procedure is in the active stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 17th August 2026 and the enquiry period closing on 11th August 2026. The procurement method adopted is an open competition below the threshold, and electronic submissions are allowed. This opportunity presents a gross value of £180,000, with works scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude by 31st August 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, due to their suitability consideration in the tender. Businesses specialising in civil engineering, particularly within the railway and infrastructure sectors, would find this project aligned with their expertise. The emphasis on quality (60%) and price (40%) in the award criteria suggests an environment conducive to competitive yet quality-focused business entities. The work required includes concrete repairs to critical parts of the railway bridge, which bodes well for businesses skilled in structural repair and maintenance looking to expand their portfolios in public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Beacon Hill Road Railway Bridge - Concrete Repairs

Notice Description

Concrete repairs to 3439B: Beacon Hill Road railway bridge. The works shall consist of concrete repairs to 3439B Beacon Hill Railway Bridge. The repair works are to the wingwalls, abutments, piers and beam soffits. Further information available within the NEC scope and supporting documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d199
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069575-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45221112 - Railway bridge construction work

45262330 - Concrete repair work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BILSTHORPE
Postcode
NG22 8ST
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Newark and Sherwood
Electoral Ward
Bilsthorpe
Westminster Constituency
Sherwood Forest

Further Information

Notice Documents

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