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title: "HRE - BCL/ - Banbury and Cheltenham Branch (Kingham - Cheltenham) - Crows Castle Bridge"
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buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
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# HRE - BCL/ - Banbury and Cheltenham Branch (Kingham - Cheltenham) - Crows Castle Bridge

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8901b17-61eb-480e-a1cc-992d39b704cb

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## Summary

National Highways Limited has completed the procurement process for the enhancement of the Banbury and Cheltenham Branch line through the Crows Castle Bridge project, situated between Kingham and Cheltenham. This contract falls under the industry category of railway maintenance or service vehicles and railway freight wagons. The procurement method used was an open procedure (above threshold), and the tender was awarded on 14th April 2026 to Hammond (ECS) Ltd, a large-scale supplier. The project is scheduled to start on the same date, extending until 27th February 2027. The location is broad, covering the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses within the railway maintenance and service vehicle sectors to expand their market reach, particularly those established within the suitable SME category, given the procurement's suitability for small enterprises. As the contract belongs to the broader region comprising the United Kingdom and beyond, companies with substantial operational capabilities in these areas are well-positioned to engage in similar procurement processes in the future. This project, awarded to Hammond (ECS) Ltd, reflects a significant business growth potential due to its comprehensive geographic scope, fostering expansion into diverse markets. Firms with expertise in handling railway infrastructure projects or service vehicles would find such opportunities conducive for growth and development.

## Notice

HRE - BCL/ - Banbury and Cheltenham Branch (Kingham - Cheltenham) - Crows Castle Bridge

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc10b008-0d8c-47c3-af0e-70c788124566 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2026 - 27 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,302 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,302 |
| 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

- 14 Apr 2026 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc10b008-0d8c-47c3-af0e-70c788124566

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc10b008-0d8c-47c3-af0e-70c788124566
  14th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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