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title: "CLOSED BRANCH LINES MINOR WORKS - SML/5B - HIDDEN BEARING ZONE EXAMINATION"
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published: "2025-02-25"
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# CLOSED BRANCH LINES MINOR WORKS - SML/5B - HIDDEN BEARING ZONE EXAMINATION

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef3e7410-70d5-4cb5-bad4-90d32f267d49

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by National Highways, with the title "CLOSED BRANCH LINES MINOR WORKS - SML/5B - HIDDEN BEARING ZONE EXAMINATION," falls within the industry category of railway maintenance or service vehicles and railway freight wagons. This project covers regions in the North East and North West of the United Kingdom. The award stage is complete, with key dates including the contract period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method employed was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract was awarded with a value of £25,301 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in railway maintenance and service. The contract's selective procurement method via a framework agreement ensures that only pre-qualified suppliers, such as SMEs, have the opportunity to compete, fostering a competitive environment that encourages high standards and innovation. Companies with expertise in railway maintenance, particularly those that are certified SMEs, will find this contract particularly suitable for their growth objectives.

## Notice

HRE - CLOSED BRANCH LINES MINOR WORKS - SML/5B - HIDDEN BEARING ZONE EXAMINATION

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e87a1aa-83c6-479e-9b09-7627c0dac56e |
| 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 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,301 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,301 |
| 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 | BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION |

## 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 Feb 2025 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e87a1aa-83c6-479e-9b09-7627c0dac56e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e87a1aa-83c6-479e-9b09-7627c0dac56e
  25th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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