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title: "HRE - Barnstaple and Lynton Branch - Chelfham Viaduct"
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# HRE - Barnstaple and Lynton Branch - Chelfham Viaduct

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae0e4a8f-076b-4108-98e5-8ab8c9d3309f

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## Summary

National Highways Limited has concluded the procurement process for the maintenance or service vehicles and railway freight wagons for the Barnstaple and Lynton Branch's Chelfham Viaduct project. This contract falls under the works category and encompasses various delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories. The award stage of the procurement process was completed on 23 February 2026, with Hammond (ECS) Ltd announced as the supplier. The procurement method used was the open procedure, adhering to the above-threshold procurement rules. The contract period is scheduled from 23 February 2026 to 31 March 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in railway maintenance services. Companies that specialise in providing railway maintenance vehicles and freight wagons can benefit from engaging in such projects to expand their market presence. Although the contract has been awarded to Hammond (ECS) Ltd, SMEs are encouraged to consider future similar opportunities, given the procurement's suitability criteria favouring small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality services aligned with the awarded project's requirements could stand to grow and establish significant industry credentials through such engagements.

## Notice

HRE - Barnstaple and Lynton Branch - Chelfham Viaduc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89063a81-28de-4bdb-bf88-0e9c074079da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,996 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,996 |
| 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

- 23 Feb 2026 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89063a81-28de-4bdb-bf88-0e9c074079da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89063a81-28de-4bdb-bf88-0e9c074079da
  23rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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