Award

Network Rail High Speed - Operation and Maintenance of Rail Plant

NETWORK RAIL HIGH SPEED LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Dec 2025 at 14:02

Tender

27 Jun 2024 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Operation and Maintenance of Rail Plant" has been undertaken by Network Rail High Speed Ltd, located in London, United Kingdom. Under the procurement category of services, the focus is on repair and maintenance services of rail plant equipment on HS1 infrastructure in the UKJ region. This ongoing tender process began with a call for competition and employs a selective procurement method that involves negotiation. The procurement stage included both the tender announcement in June 2024 and subsequent award in December 2025. While the tender period ended on 26 July 2024, the contract was formally awarded and signed on 1 December 2025, with Balfour Beatty Rail Limited securing the contract valued at £37,373,817.62.

This opportunity presents significant business growth prospects for companies specialising in railway services and equipment maintenance. The tender involves a comprehensive scope including configuration, maintenance of on-track machines, and management of specialised modules, making it particularly suitable for businesses with technical competence and experience in large-scale infrastructure maintenance. The quality-to-price award criteria of 60:40 also suggest that technical expertise in this domain could be pivotal in securing future contracts. With potential for renewal in the form of re-tender opportunities, businesses that are adept at performing to high technical standards, while maintaining cost efficiencies, would be well-positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

Network Rail High Speed - Operation and Maintenance of Rail Plant

Notice Description

Provision of services for the operation and maintenance of Rail Plant equipment on HS1 infrastructure. This includes configuration and operation of works trains, maintenance of on-track machines, and management of specialised modules. The supplier will be fully responsible for maintenance, performance, and planning of all related tasks.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NRHS procured a supplier to deliver comprehensive operation and maintenance services for all Rail Plant equipment on HS1 infrastructure. The scope of work includes: Configuration and operation of works trains to support engineering and maintenance activities. Maintenance of on-track machines to ensure safe and reliable performance. Management of specialised modules required for specific operational tasks. The supplier is responsible for the full lifecycle of these services, including maintenance planning, execution, performance monitoring, and assessment of machinery and modules to maintain operational efficiency and compliance. The contract value is inclusive of estimated CPI increases over the contract duration and an allowance for change and risk contingency.

Renewal: Renewal shall be in the form of a re-tender opportunity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047308
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082023-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,373,817 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL HIGH SPEED LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sarah.turner@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908781000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BALFOUR BEATTY RAIL

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