--- title: "Historical Railways Estate (HRE) - Examinations 2020" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9a59146e-9b38-4aec-9365-070057d3167e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a59146e-9b38-4aec-9365-070057d3167e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a59146e-9b38-4aec-9365-070057d3167e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a59146e-9b38-4aec-9365-070057d3167e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND" published: "2020-09-04" --- # Historical Railways Estate (HRE) - Examinations 2020 Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a59146e-9b38-4aec-9365-070057d3167e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a59146e-9b38-4aec-9365-070057d3167e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a59146e-9b38-4aec-9365-070057d3167e.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Historical Railways Estate (HRE) - Examinations 2020" is being conducted by Highways England, which operates, maintains, and improves England's motorways and major A roads. This opportunity falls under the architectural, engineering, and surveying services category and is open for bidding in various regions across the UK, including North East, North West, and London. The current stage is active, and the tender period is set to close on 1st October 2020, with a contract duration starting from 22nd December 2020, extending to 22nd December 2030. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, valued at £18 million. This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural, structural, and engineering consultancy services as well as technical inspection and design consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, making this an excellent chance for businesses capable of delivering examinations and related services in the historical railways sector. Engaging in this procurement could lead to sustained growth and long-term collaboration with Highways England, enhancing the expertise and service portfolio of competitive bidders. ## 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) currently delivered through three contracts including professional services, works and examinations. This notice is for examinations only. This opportunity will be published via Highways England's eSourcing Portal, Bravo. As a result, you will be required to register for an account and provide your supplier information, so you can be added to the Invitation To Tender. If you have a Bravo account: Please search for ITT number 5366 to access the tender documents. If you do not have a Bravo account: To register for a Bravo account, 1. Go to https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk 2. On the homepage there will be a link to create a new account 3. Fill in all the relevant information (Note you will need your companies details such as VAT number and companies house number) 4. Once in place ensure the relevant contact email(s) you have given us is registered to that account 5. Please search for ITT number 5366 to access the tender documents. When you have been added to the invitation to tender (ITT), all tender queries will need to be raised via the portal. If you encounter any problems with the above please contact the Bravo helpdesk who can assist you: Phone: 0800 069 8630 E-mail: help@bravosolution.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc3f1cc-698f-480e-9d4b-1d0f47580031 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Dec 2020 - 22 Dec 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 - 4 Sep 2020 at 20:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc3f1cc-698f-480e-9d4b-1d0f47580031 - 4 Sep 2020 at 20:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc3f1cc-698f-480e-9d4b-1d0f47580031 - 4 Sep 2020 at 20:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc3f1cc-698f-480e-9d4b-1d0f47580031 - 3 Sep 2020 at 09:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc3f1cc-698f-480e-9d4b-1d0f47580031 - 3 Sep 2020 at 09:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc3f1cc-698f-480e-9d4b-1d0f47580031 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc3f1cc-698f-480e-9d4b-1d0f47580031 4th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a5dda90-55ab-494d-ac28-7dfc15aefd7a n/a ## Notice URLs - https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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