Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcc-e74a-70c2-8f3a-67e11dd59ef4/historical-railways-estate-2027-works-framework pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Historical Railways Estate 2027 - Works Framework [National Highways Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-highways-limited) Estimated value £140,000,000 Published 19 Jun 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Replacement contract for the existing Historical Railways Estate Works Framework which expires in 2027. The Historical Railways Estate (HRE) is a collection of over 3,100 structures and assets which were once part of Britain's rail network, with many structures that are over 100 years old. These structures reside within England, Scotland & Wales. Once managed by BRB (Residuary) Limited, which was dissolved in 2013, National Highways has been responsible for looking after these structures on behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT) since September 2013. The Estate is made up of a wide variety of structures and other assets that National Highways is required to maintain and make safe, so the work generally involves repairs, strengthening, restoration and cyclical maintenance/surveys/inspections. National Highways cannot provide these services in-house and therefore is required to outsource these activities to compliant suppliers. Further Details relating to HRE is available on the National Highways website: [nationalhighways.co.uk](https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-work/historical-railways-estate/about-the-hre/) Scope of Works includes: Major: - Demolition - Waterproofing - Masonry brickwork and stonework repairs - Repair and protective treatment of metallic structures Minor: - Clearance of vegetation - Masonry brickwork and stonework repairs and pointing - Stabilisation of loose masonry - Providing safety or security fencing - Reactive response to unauthorised access Emergency Response: - The ability to attend site within 4 hours - Make the site safe and carry out minor repairs - Bridge strikes/crashes, flooding, storm damage etc. Read full description ## CPV classification Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment Bridge construction work Construction work for iron bridges Construction work for steel bridges Road bridge construction work Railway bridge construction work Road viaduct construction work Footbridge construction work Railway viaduct construction work Viaduct construction work Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05142f-2026-06-19T15:05:19+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05142f-2026-06-19T15:05:19+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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