c2c Railway launches £28.3m Basildon Station platform replacement programme

c2c Railway has published an early pipeline notice for major platform replacement and refurbishment works at Basildon Station in Essex.

The programme, valued at approximately £28.3m excluding VAT, will involve embankment re-lifting, platform replacements and associated electrical and station furniture renewals across Platforms 1 and 2.

The works are planned under GRIP stages 5–8, covering detailed design through to construction and project completion.

🏗️ Scope of works includes:

• embankment re-lifting works

• platform replacement and refurbishment

• associated station infrastructure upgrades

• electrical renewal works

• station furniture replacement

• mechanical and electrical engineering services

• rail infrastructure and civils delivery

📅 Programme details

• Estimated contract value: £28.3m

• Estimated start date: 31 October 2026

• Estimated completion: 31 December 2028

• Estimated tender release: 31 July 2026

The contract is being procured under the utilities regime and is noted as suitable for SME participation.

🏗️ ConstructNet Intelligence Overview

This is a significant upcoming rail infrastructure package likely to generate opportunities across multiple specialist subcontract and supply chain disciplines.

Potential opportunity areas include:

• rail civils contractors

• platform and structural specialists

• M&E rail subcontractors

• electrical infrastructure installers

• station furniture and fit-out suppliers

• temporary works and access providers

• embankment and ground engineering specialists

The scale and duration of the programme suggest phased procurement and supply chain engagement as the project progresses toward tender release.

Major station upgrade and rail renewal programmes continue to create long-term pipeline opportunities across UK transport infrastructure.

📌 Procurement Status

This notice has been published as a pipeline notice under the Procurement Act 2023.

The formal tender notice is currently expected to be released in July 2026.

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