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title: "Historical Railways Estate - Professional Services"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
published: "2019-12-12"
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# Historical Railways Estate - Professional Services

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a326736c-deb0-4da2-ac45-cc2a2ea873b6

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## Summary

Highways England is planning to invite bids for the contract titled "Historical Railways Estate - Professional Services," which falls under the engineering design services category (CPV code 71320000). This procurement process is in the planning stage, with a budget threshold of £30,000,000. The service locations encompass various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and South West England, as well as Scotland and Wales. The anticipated future notice date for this tender is set for 6th January 2020, aiming for a contract execution period starting from 27th May 2020 and lasting until 27th May 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in professional services related to engineering and design, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given their suitability for participation. Companies with expertise in the maintenance and improvement of infrastructure, such as engineering consultancies and design firms, would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on enhancing the Historical Railways Estate suggests that firms with experience in historical preservation and similar infrastructure projects may find this tender especially relevant for business growth.

## 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 & design, works and examination. This Prior Information Notice is for professional services only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bda092c-fe22-4701-b806-e9c56bb49a95 |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jan 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 May 2020 - 27 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| 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

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2019 at 08:35 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bda092c-fe22-4701-b806-e9c56bb49a95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bda092c-fe22-4701-b806-e9c56bb49a95
  12th December 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6f5203fb-a09a-4e30-9c45-9d67aa9ade45
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