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Award

07 Aug 2026 at 10:25

Award

06 Aug 2026 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority, has initiated a procurement process for the "Wales CEFA Lot 1 (Tunnels) & Lot 2 (Structures) - Direct Call off". This contract, focused on the building surveying services industry, involves the inspection and examination of critical railway infrastructure such as tunnels, bridges, and coastal defences. The contract is part of a selective procurement under the W&W CEFA Structures Framework, with awards recently made to Ground Control Ltd and Inspire (Structures) Ltd, both with large-scale operations in the UK. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with contracts commencing on 7th August 2026 and ending on 31st March 2027. Key delivery regions include the UKL, UKK, and UKI areas.

The procurement creates significant opportunities for firms experienced in infrastructure examination and maintenance, particularly those adept at ensuring the long-term safety and reliability of structural rail assets. Businesses with capabilities in handling comprehensive civils examinations and maintenance projects, especially those previously involved in public sector frameworks, are well-positioned to benefit. The direct award method under this framework suggests an advantageous position for businesses with pre-existing qualifications and positive evaluations of past performances with similar entities like Network Rail.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Wales CEFA Lot 1 (Tunnels) & Lot 2 (Structures) - Direct Call off

Notice Description

Civils examinations within Network Rail refer to the inspection, examination and reporting of structural assets to ensure the safety, reliability, and longevity of railway infrastructure. These examinations help identify defects, monitor structural integrity, and determine necessary maintenance or repair works to prevent failures and ensure continued safe operation of the rail network. The framework's scope, which will cover critical infrastructure, including bridges, culverts, retaining walls, coastal and estuary defences, underwater structures, and tunnels. This is for a direct award via W&W CEFA Structures Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075203-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315300 - Building surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,109,071 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,109,071 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 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
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE 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
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

GROUND CONTROL

INSPIRE (STRUCTURES

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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