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title: "HRE - CLOSED BRANCH LINES MINOR WORKS - Kelso Branch - Kinsquater - KLO/50"
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buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS"
published: "2025-08-01"
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# HRE - CLOSED BRANCH LINES MINOR WORKS - Kelso Branch - Kinsquater - KLO/50

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff0e5b49-625a-442f-ba6c-0847b3eefdda

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "HRE - CLOSED BRANCH LINES MINOR WORKS - Kelso Branch - Kinsquater - KLO/50" project has progressed to the award stage, with National Highways as the buying organisation. This project falls under the industry category of railway maintenance vehicles, and related works, and involves locations such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, which commenced on 1st August 2025, with the contract period extending until 31st March 2027. The contract, valued at £52,648, has been awarded to Balfour Beatty Construction Ltd, following the completion of the tender period which ended on the 1st of August 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in railway maintenance and related services. The open procedure allows for broad participation, making it particularly suitable for SMEs looking to expand into significant projects in collaboration with major infrastructure clients like National Highways. With the awarded contract focused on minor works on closed branch lines, companies with expertise in construction and engineering, particularly in railway infrastructure, stand to benefit considerably. The involvement of Balfour Beatty Construction Ltd, a large-scale supplier, may also present networking and subcontracting opportunities for smaller firms seeking to engage in similar sectors.

## Notice

Kelso Branch - Kinsquater - KLO/50

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/288e1a6b-a7e4-4c67-873c-866c58278616 |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,370 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,648 |
| 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 | GUILFORD |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU1 4LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Guildford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 1 Aug 2025 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/288e1a6b-a7e4-4c67-873c-866c58278616

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/288e1a6b-a7e4-4c67-873c-866c58278616
  1st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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