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title: "Historical Railways Estate (HRE) - Works Framework 2020"
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# Historical Railways Estate (HRE) - Works Framework 2020

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f2584ed-9c57-41a4-a1ea-ee728e01ddf3

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## Summary

The "Historical Railways Estate (HRE) - Works Framework 2020" tender, initiated by Highways England, is focused on delivering essential works, including maintenance for 3190 assets across mainland Great Britain. This procurement falls under the category of repair, maintenance, and associated services related to railways. The tender has been awarded, with an overall contract value of £254 million, and spans a contract period from 2nd July 2020 to 2nd July 2027. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the end date for the tender period was 3rd March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the construction and maintenance sectors, particularly those with capabilities in rail infrastructure works. Companies that are well-suited to compete include large construction firms experienced in minor and major works, as well as those able to respond to emergency maintenance requirements. Given the project's scale and scope, participation in this framework can lead to sustained growth through ongoing contracts over the next seven years.

## Notice

The award of the Historical Railways Estate (HRE) - Works Framework 2020. The key purpose of this tender exercise is to deliver the Works element of the Historical Railways Estate (HRE) Provision. The works framework will provide the minor works intervention and, from time to time, reactive maintenance for 3190 assets throughout mainland Great Britain. Lot 1 - National - Major Works Typically, these orders equate to PS200k or above. All works on this lot are awarded following secondary competition. This lot will hold three suppliers. Lot 2 - North - Minor Works & Emergency response Typically, these orders equate to less than PS200k. All works will be awarded via Direct Allocation. This lot will hold three suppliers. Lot 3 - South - Minor Works & Emergency response Typically, these orders equate to less than PS200k. All works will be awarded via Direct Allocation on this. This lot will hold three suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc37e73-0a8f-4e91-94a6-7faf126590bb |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2020 - 2 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £254,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £254,000,000 |
| 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | AMALGAMATED CONSTRUCTION LTD (AMCO RAIL; BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION LTD (NEE RAYNESWAY CONSTRUCTION; BEAVER BRIDGES; BETHELL CONSTRUCTION; DYER & BUTLER; HAMMOND (ECS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2020 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc37e73-0a8f-4e91-94a6-7faf126590bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc37e73-0a8f-4e91-94a6-7faf126590bb
  3rd July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53016e42-24be-40e7-81eb-991c3c9ce34c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b8f22758-7ad7-4235-9e09-0a73c7ef1657
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50f4fe49-4b2c-4744-8bad-33703046593a
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