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    ContractsCivils Examination Framework Agreement - Structures in Wales and Western UK
    Awarded contract

    Civils Examination Framework Agreement - Structures in Wales and Western UK

    Awarded
    £113.3m
    Published 30 Jul 2026

    Network Rail seeks contractors to provide civil examinations and structural inspections of railway infrastructure across Wales and Western regions under an 8-year framework agreement with estimated spend of £113 million.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 30 Jul 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £113.3m
    Published 30 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £113,295,192
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Engineering
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Suppliers

    3 suppliers
    • IS
      Inspire (Structures) Ltd
    Lead contractor
  1. GC
    GROUND CONTROL LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  2. XE
    XEIAD Ltd.
    Consortium partner
  3. Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    30 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Network Rail is seeking qualified contractors to deliver civil examinations and structural inspections across Wales and Western regions over an 8-year period. This framework agreement covers inspection, examination, and reporting of critical railway infrastructure assets including bridges, culverts, retaining walls, coastal and estuary defences, underwater structures, and tunnels. The work ensures the safety, reliability, and longevity of the rail network by identifying defects, monitoring structural integrity, and determining necessary maintenance or repair requirements to prevent failures and maintain safe operations. Estimated framework spend is £113,000,000 excluding VAT over 8 years, with a notice value of £136,000,000 excluding VAT to accommodate unexpected requirements. Actual spend will vary depending on operational demand and identified maintenance needs.

    Track record

    10 awards · 10 winners
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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-04e9d9

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