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title: "HRE - Banbury and Cheltenham (Kings Sutton - Chipping Norton"
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# HRE - Banbury and Cheltenham (Kings Sutton - Chipping Norton

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85f80a8d-2f22-4e34-8bc3-1fb345012a47

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## Summary

National Highways Limited has concluded the procurement process for railway maintenance or service vehicles and freight wagons, titled "HRE - Banbury and Cheltenham (Kings Sutton - Chipping Norton)." This tender, classified under the CPV code 34621000, falls within the works category and was conducted under an open procedure, surpassing the threshold. The procurement stage 'award' was reached, with the contract awarded to Hammond (ECS) Ltd on 21 November 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 4 December 2025 and will conclude on 25 September 2026. The procurement is nationwide, touching regions such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World, with key activities concentrated in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway vehicles and maintenance services. As the procurement process favoured open competition, it is ideally suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality works to secure similar contracts in the future. The awarded vendor, Hammond (ECS) Ltd, exemplifies how entities with large-scale operational capabilities can leverage public procurement for growth in the infrastructure sector. SMEs may find this domain lucrative, especially if they can provide innovative solutions within the railway industry. The focus on open, inclusive procurement methods illustrates an encouraging climate for diverse business entrants aiming to establish or expand their footprint in public sector contracts. Businesses with a strategic interest in geographical expansion and access to evolving transport infrastructure markets will find this model beneficial.

## Notice

Banbury and Cheltenham (Kings Sutton - Chipping Norton)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/370e5fc9-971b-4bac-a992-fbb3428cf0d5 |
| 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 | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2025 - 25 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,400 |
| 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

- 4 Dec 2025 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/370e5fc9-971b-4bac-a992-fbb3428cf0d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/370e5fc9-971b-4bac-a992-fbb3428cf0d5
  4th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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