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title: "CLOSED BRANCH LINES MINOR WORKS - GTP3/3A, Throstle Nest Tunnel no 2 - South portal security fence."
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buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS"
published: "2024-09-25"
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# CLOSED BRANCH LINES MINOR WORKS - GTP3/3A, Throstle Nest Tunnel no 2 - South portal security fence.

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4e02073-ca91-4fed-a757-d67285cd07ea

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "CLOSED BRANCH LINES MINOR WORKS - GTP3/3A, Throstle Nest Tunnel no 2 - South portal security fence," initiated and managed by the National Highways, has reached the Award stage. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons" and targets regions in the North East and North West of the United Kingdom. The tender process concluded with an end date of June 2, 2023, and the contract is set to run from September 21, 2024, to January 21, 2025. The procurement method employed was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with the awarded contract valued at GBP 16,886.76. Key dates include the contract award date of September 25, 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the railway maintenance sector, particularly those capable of handling minor works projects. Companies involved in construction or infrastructure repair and maintenance, especially SMEs, can find growth prospects by participating in such contracts orchestrated by entities like National Highways. The awarded contract for this project went to Bethell, a large-scale supplier, indicating that businesses with robust operational capabilities and experience in framework agreements are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts.

## Notice

CLOSED BRANCH LINES MINOR WORKS - GTP3/3A, Throstle Nest Tunnel no 2 - South portal security fence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1431589-1234-418d-ae07-4a6e54381d92 |
| 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 | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2024 - 21 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,886 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,886 |
| 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 |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BETHELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1431589-1234-418d-ae07-4a6e54381d92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1431589-1234-418d-ae07-4a6e54381d92
  25th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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