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# Civils Examination Framework Agreement - Structures - Wales and Western

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/civils-examination-framework-agreement-structures-wales-and-western-ocds-h6vhtk-04e9d9). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED: "Civils Examination Framework Agreement - Structures - Wales and Western". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £136,000,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 11 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT. Published submission portal: networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/network-rail-infrastructure-limited-coh-02904587)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £136,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 11 November 2025 at 23:59 GMT
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Building surveying services
- **Delivery Location:** PL5, UKI, UKL
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 13 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/civils-examination-framework-agreement-structures-wales-and-western-ocds-h6vhtk-04e9d9#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-04e9d9`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/civils-examination-framework-agreement-structures-wales-and-western-ocds-h6vhtk-04e9d9#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnetworkrail.bravosolution.co.uk%2Fweb%2Flogin.html)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/civils-examination-framework-agreement-structures-wales-and-western-ocds-h6vhtk-04e9d9#participate

## Description
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.

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: Wales & Western Tunnels
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71315300
- **Delivery regions:** PL5, UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB, PL
- **Estimated Value:** £9,892,730

- **Contract Period:** 30/06/2026 to 30/06/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Bridges, Culverts, Retaining Walls, Underwater, Coastal & Estuary, Ancillaries - Cvils Examinations
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71315300
- **Delivery regions:** PL5, UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB, PL
- **Estimated Value:** £103,402,462

- **Contract Period:** 30/06/2026 to 30/06/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (2)
- **Award:** W&W Tunnels Civils Examinations Framework (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **Inspire (Structures) Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-38087`
  - Value: £9,892,730 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 13/04/2026

- **Award:** Lot 2 - CEFA Structures Examination Framework (active)
  - Award id: `2`
  - Supplier(s): **Ground Control Ltd, Xeiad Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-186019`, `GB-FTS-103654`
  - Value: £103,402,462 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 13/04/2026

## Contracts (2)
- **Contract:** W&W Tunnels Civils Examinations Framework (active)
  - Signed Value: £9,892,730
  - Signed Date: 28/05/2026

- **Contract:** Lot 2 - CEFA Structures Examination Framework (active)
  - Signed Value: £103,402,462
  - Signed Date: 28/05/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F063689-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-07-30T12:18:59.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T20:17:34.735Z
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