Highways England has a core purpose to operate, maintain and improve England’s motorways and major A roads. In addition, Highways England is required by the secretary of state to deliver certain functions and responsibilities as set out in various protocols. The Historical Railways Estate (HRE) includes former railway structures, including a few parcels of associated land, in England, Scotland and Wales and is the subject of section 5 of the Protocol Agreement (1).

The requirements of the Highways England’s Historic Railways Estate (HRE) Team are currently delivered through three contracts, these can be defined as: professional services, works and examination. This contract notice is for professional services.