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title: "HRE - MEL/24 - Alton - Knowle - Privett Tunnel"
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buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
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# HRE - MEL/24 - Alton - Knowle - Privett Tunnel

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b7185b4-47e3-4d64-90e5-f7873e2ec5b4

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by National Highways Limited for the project "HRE - MEL/24 - Alton - Knowle - Privett Tunnel" falls under the industry category of railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons. The process reached the award stage on 29 June 2026, with the tender period ending on 2 July 2026. The contract, valued at £14,784, will run from 2 July 2026 to 28 August 2026 and covers locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and mainland United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and was completed on 2 July 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in works and infrastructure development, particularly within the railway sector, to engage with public contracts. SMEs are noted to be suitable candidates for such projects, which allows smaller firms to leverage their expertise in specialised services, facilitating business growth and sectoral diversification. Companies with a focus on large-scale rail maintenance and service vehicles, like Hammond (ECS) Ltd, which was awarded the contract, are particularly well-positioned to compete and succeed in such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

HRE - MEL/24 - Alton - Knowle - Privett Tunnel

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af5a395d-6437-4f80-9a9f-ca55db3a2edd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,784 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,784 |
| 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

- 2 Jul 2026 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af5a395d-6437-4f80-9a9f-ca55db3a2edd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af5a395d-6437-4f80-9a9f-ca55db3a2edd
  2nd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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