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title: "Civils Examination Framework Agreement - Structures - Wales and Western"
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# Civils Examination Framework Agreement - Structures - Wales and Western

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e9d9

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has awarded contracts under the Civils Examination Framework Agreement for the Wales and Western region. This procurement involves inspecting and assessing structural assets such as bridges, culverts, retaining walls, coastal and estuary defences, underwater structures, and tunnels. The framework, with an estimated value of £136,000,000 over an eight-year period, operates under a competitive flexible procedure and selective procurement method tailored for utilities. Awarded to Inspire (Structures) Ltd, Ground Control Ltd, and XEIAD Ltd., the contract includes building surveying services across locations such as the United Kingdom and Poland. With planning stages completed, the award date was 30 April 2026, marking the start of the contract on 1 July 2026 running until 30 June 2031. The procurement caters to public authority - central government and adheres to the legal basis outlined by UKPGA 2023/54.

This framework offers significant growth potential for large scale businesses specialising in civil engineering and infrastructure maintenance services. With an extensive scope covering critical railway infrastructure inspection and reporting, firms possessing expertise in structural integrity and safety enhancements are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. Given the scope across regional routes within the Wales and Western area, firms with capabilities in utilities and large-scale project executions should find this competitive flexible procedure appealing. The engagement levels required by Network Rail, focusing on technical excellence through a structured competitive process, present lucrative opportunities for businesses able to meet demanding performance and sustainability standards.

## Notice

Civils examinations within Network Rail refer to the inspection, examination and reporting of structural assets to ensure the safety, reliability, and longevity of railway infrastructure. These examinations help identify defects, monitor structural integrity, and determine necessary maintenance or repair works to prevent failures and ensure continued safe operation of the rail network. The framework's scope, which will cover critical infrastructure, including bridges, culverts, retaining walls, coastal and estuary defences, underwater structures, and tunnels. Please note the estimated spend under this framework is PS113,000,000.00 Excluding VAT over the 8 year period of the framework. The value of the notice is PS136,000,000.00 excluding to allow fo an unexpected spend which may be required through the framework. All spend is estimated and may vary depending on demand and requirements.

### Lot Information

Wales & Western Tunnels

Renewal: Extension 2+1

Bridges, Culverts, Retaining Walls, Underwater, Coastal & Estuary, Ancillaries - Cvils Examinations

Renewal: Extension 2+1

### Planning Information

CEFA Structures Framework Renewal Supplier Engagement Day - 14th March Swindon Steam Museum
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Supplier Engagement Event as we prepare for the renewal of the Civils Examination Structures Framework. This engagement session is a key opportunity for suppliers to gain insight into the framework’s scope, which will cover critical infrastructure, including bridges, culverts, retaining walls, coastal and estuary defences, underwater structures, and tunnels. As we shape the next iteration of the framework, we are keen to engage with the market, understand supplier capabilities, and explore innovations that can drive efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. Join us to learn more about the procurement approach and how you can be part of this essential framework supporting the UK’s infrastructure. 
Civils examinations within Network Rail refer to the inspection, examination and reporting of structural assets to ensure the safety, reliability, and longevity of railway infrastructure. These examinations help identify defects, monitor structural integrity, and determine necessary maintenance or repair works to prevent failures and ensure continued safe operation of the rail network.
The event will take place on the 14th March between 1pm and 3pm at Swindon Steam Museum (address below) - Please note we have a limit of 120 at this event. 
Parking is available in the adjacent outlet centre car park, Steam Museum staff will issue delegates with a QR code which will enable free exit from the car park.
Please ensure you respond to this by the 28th February. If we find we are over the event limit we will look to reduce the number of attendees by supplier. If you have any questions prior to the event please email lily-may.roberts@networkrail.co.uk
STEAM - Museum of the
Great Western Railway
Fire Fly Avenue
Swindon
SN2 2EY
Please fill out the below form to confirm attendance 
https://forms.office.com/e/WpUnL6FNzh

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039834-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 31 May 2025 |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £136,000,000 |
| Lots value | £113,295,192 |
| Awards value | £113,295,192 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8SW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | GROUND CONTROL; INSPIRE (STRUCTURES; XEIAD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315300 - Building surveying services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 11:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039834-2026
- 9 Oct 2025 at 12:10 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063707-2025
- 9 Oct 2025 at 12:04 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063705-2025
- 9 Oct 2025 at 11:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063689-2025
- 5 Mar 2025 at 15:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008077-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039834-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063707-2025
  9th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063705-2025
  9th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063689-2025
  9th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008077-2025
  5th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/e/WpUnL6FNzh
- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.htmlPQQ_37727
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

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