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Civils Examination Framework Agreement - Structures - Wales and Western

Published
Published 5 March 2025

Overview

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 £113,000,000.00 Excluding VAT over the 8 year period of the framework. The value of the notice is £136,000,000.00 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.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£136,000,000
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
5 March 2025
Questions by
4 November 2025
Classification (CPV)
Building surveying services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£113,295,192
Award date
13 April 2026
Contract period
30 June 2026 → 30 June 2031
Winners
  • Ground Control Ltd
  • Inspire (Structures) Ltd
  • XEIAD Ltd.

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    30 April 2026

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  2. Tender Update

    9 October 2025

    View notice ↗
  3. Tender Update

    9 October 2025

    View notice ↗
  4. Contract Notice

    9 October 2025

    View notice ↗
  5. Prior Information Notice

    5 March 2025

    View notice ↗

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Awarded: Civils Examination Framework Agreement - Structures - Wales and Western — won by Ground Control Ltd +2 — Skim