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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: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a0a525d-e930-4047-910a-d4d1605d0147

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## Summary

Highways England is initiating a tender titled "Historical Railways Estate (HRE) - Examinations 2020," which focuses on examinations related to the management of the Historical Railways Estate across England, Scotland, and Wales. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a minimum contract value of £10 million and an estimated maximum value of £15 million. The contract period is set to commence on 3rd August 2020 and will continue until 2nd August 2030. The procurement is classified within the architectural, engineering, and surveying services sector and is relevant to various regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering consultancy and inspection services, particularly those experienced in structural and technical inspections of civil engineering structures. Companies in the fields of architectural services, bridge inspection, and design consultancy would find this tender well-suited for their skills and capabilities. There is potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in this contract, particularly those offering innovative approaches to engineering challenges.

## Notice

Highways England has a core purpose to operate, maintain and improve England's motorways and major A roads. In addition, Highways England is required by the Secretary of State to deliver certain functions and responsibilities as set out in various protocols. The Historical Railways Estate (HRE) includes former railway structures, including a few parcels of associated land, in England, Scotland and Wales and is the subject of Section 5 of the Protocol Agreement (1). The requirements of the Highways England's Historic Railways Estate (HRE) Team currently delivered through three contracts - can be defined as: professional services, works and examinations. This notice is for examinations only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee3cc29-ce90-476a-be32-6c5125df7880 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Apr 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 2 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures
- 71631450 - Bridge-inspection services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 May 2020 at 08:56 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee3cc29-ce90-476a-be32-6c5125df7880
- 16 Dec 2019 at 12:59 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee3cc29-ce90-476a-be32-6c5125df7880

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee3cc29-ce90-476a-be32-6c5125df7880
  7th May 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78296f3f-61b6-4fb5-82ca-7bd29ad9a5b7
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.highwaysengland.co.uk

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