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title: "HRE - BLE/10 - Barnstaple - Taunton - Fitzhead Bridge"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-28"
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# HRE - BLE/10 - Barnstaple - Taunton - Fitzhead Bridge

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01087d39-5dac-42d1-a1c4-4cf0b1448046

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "HRE - BLE/10 - Barnstaple - Taunton - Fitzhead Bridge," was conducted by National Highways Limited, located in Birmingham, England. The industry category for this tender is railway maintenance or service vehicles and railway freight wagons, classified under CPV code 34621000. This procurement, completed and in the award stage as of 28th January 2026, followed an open procedure, specifically designed for projects above a certain threshold. It spanned various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom. The contract period extends from 28th January 2026 to 31st March 2026.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in railway maintenance or service vehicles. With National Highways Limited as the buyer and a sizeable contract value of £12,750, it provides a promising prospect for railway construction and service companies. The tender is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as they are deemed suitable, though large companies like Hammond (ECS) Ltd, the awarded supplier, are also competitive in this field. Businesses within the railway sector seeking to expand into significant government contracts will find this opportunity aligns with their growth ambitions.

## Notice

HRE - BLE/10 - Barnstaple - Taunton - Fitzhead Bridge

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a971b20a-0928-403c-8ccc-a40750614ded |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,750 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAMMOND (ECS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a971b20a-0928-403c-8ccc-a40750614ded

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a971b20a-0928-403c-8ccc-a40750614ded
  28th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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