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title: "Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) for Trackside Rail Inspections of 24 no. KCC road bridges and footbridges that cross over Network Rail infrastructure planned for 2025/26 programme. NR Reference Number: 184497 - ACE414589"
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# Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) for Trackside Rail Inspections of 24 no. KCC road bridges and footbridges that cross over Network Rail infrastructure planned for 2025/26 programme. NR Reference Number: 184497 - ACE414589

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d707846-87d5-430f-837d-43e9202df218

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Kent County Council overseeing a Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) for trackside rail inspections of 24 road bridges and footbridges intersecting Network Rail infrastructure, scheduled for the 2025/26 programme. This tender falls under the construction work category and takes place in England, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd as of 12 January 2025, and the award notice published on 8 July 2025. The procurement method was a direct single tender action below the threshold, with a total contract value of £41,468. The project is set to begin on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs focused on construction and infrastructure maintenance. Businesses with expertise in bridge inspections and rail infrastructure are well-positioned to compete successfully. The project allows for the development of specialised skills in asset protection within the high-demand sector of railway infrastructure, facilitating business growth and expanding market presence in the public sector. The initiative highlights the importance of safety and maintenance of vital transport networks, presenting a recurring opportunity for similar future contracts.

## Notice

Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) for Trackside Rail Inspections of 24 no. KCC road bridges and footbridges that cross over Network Rail infrastructure planned for 2025/26 programme. NR Reference Number: 184497 - ACE414589

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c08a793-c2a3-497c-bf14-1fc2521f35eb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,468 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,468 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c08a793-c2a3-497c-bf14-1fc2521f35eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c08a793-c2a3-497c-bf14-1fc2521f35eb
  8th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

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