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

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6adcec56-8789-4d95-b0ef-7a19585277ff

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Historical Railways Estate (HRE) - Examinations 2020" has been awarded by Highways England, focusing on the industry of technical inspection services of engineering structures. The contract, valued at £18 million, extends from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2030, with significant work locations across several regions within the United Kingdom, including North East, South East, and Scotland. The procurement method employed was an open procedure above threshold, and the tender period closed on 1 October 2020.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in structural inspections and engineering services. Firms that are well-suited to compete include those with capabilities in detailed examinations, access solutions like scaffolding and abseiling, and experience in fulfilling rigorous safety and technical standards. Given the contract provides for the engagement of small and medium-sized enterprises, it offers a competitive landscape for agile and innovative companies aiming to expand their foothold in the engineering sector.

## Notice

This notice relates to award of contracts for the following: There are a number of structures that require more frequent inspections or monitoring on either the whole, or part or parts of the structure in addition to the requirement of the routine detailed and visual examination frequency for the whole structure. The frequency may typically be one, three or six monthly but occasionally the period between examinations may be further reduced. Detailed examinations are to be a tactile and careful inspection of all parts and surfaces of the structure. Access shall be provided to all surfaces and parts of the structure to be examined including specialist access equipment, hoists, scaffolding and the use of abseiling/roped access methods are to be utilised as required. When undertaking the examination, the examiner must be able to touch all parts of the structure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1150b1a-c832-4785-a8bc-14850dc00bfc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BALFOUR BEATTY RAIL; NPX (NETWORK PLUS & XEIAD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2021 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1150b1a-c832-4785-a8bc-14850dc00bfc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1150b1a-c832-4785-a8bc-14850dc00bfc
  27th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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