AwardedAwarded 29 May 2026

Civils Examination Framework Agreement - Structures - Wales and Western

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited · Central government

In brief

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited awarded architecture and engineering work to Inspire (Structures) Ltd, Ground Control Limited and XEIAD Ltd. on 29 May 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £136,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 1 July 2026.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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

Lot	Trade	Value
Wales & Western Tunnels 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031 What this lot covers Civils Examination of Tunnels	Architecture and engineering	£9,892,730
Bridges, Culverts, Retaining Walls, Underwater, Coastal & Estuary, Ancillaries - Cvils Examinations 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031 What this lot covers Civils Examinations of - Bridges, Culverts, Retaining Walls, Underwater, Coastal & Estuary, Ancillaries	Architecture and engineering	£103,402,462

Who won

Winner	Lot	Value	Dates
Inspire (Structures) Ltd (SME)	Wales & Western Tunnels	£9,892,730	1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031
Ground Control Limited XEIAD Ltd.	Bridges, Culverts, Retaining Walls, Underwater, Coastal & Estuary, Ancillaries - Cvils Examinations	£103,402,462	1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

9 October 2025Tender notice · UK4, notice 063689-2025
9 October 2025Tender notice · UK4, notice 063705-2025
9 October 2025Tender notice · UK4, notice 063707-2025
30 July 2026Contract details notice · UK7, notice 072173-2026

About the buyer

Network Rail Infrastructure LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering

A&J Arb Access Limited1 contract
Geoaccess Limited1 contract
Ground Control Limited1 contract
Hawkins Brown Architecture Limited1 contract
Inspire (Structures) Ltd1 contract

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From notice 063689-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 9 October 2025, last updated 30 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.