Award

Maintenance of the New Measurement Train (NMT)

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Sep 2025 at 09:15

Tender

13 Feb 2025 at 17:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Maintenance of the New Measurement Train (NMT)" involves Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, based in London, United Kingdom. This contract, identified under project_41411, primarily falls within the services category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services of locomotives (CPV code 50221000). The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract being signed on 8th September 2025. It was conducted through a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, classified as a selective method. The maintenance services are geographically covered within the UK, and the tender process initially ended on 14th March 2025.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for large firms specializing in locomotive maintenance services. Companies with expertise in heavy maintenance, light maintenance, and cleaning of complex rail systems will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, creating growth opportunities in the high-demand railway services market. The involvement in subcontracting further amplifies the scope for businesses capable of fulfilling specific technical tasks such as ultrasonic axle testing and welfare services. The contract includes the possibility of extensions, which indicates long-term collaboration prospects for qualifying suppliers. The awarded vendor, Colas Rail Limited, with its London-based operations, underscores the competitive nature and potential for collaborative subcontracting to meet the extensive technical requirements.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of the New Measurement Train (NMT)

Notice Description

The contract covers the maintenance of the New Measurement Train (NMT), a critical asset within Network Rail's Infrastructure Monitoring fleet. The NMT operates across high-mileage and high-traffic segments of track, delivering essential data to ensure compliance with track standards, particularly Category 1a and 1 routes. The awarded services include: Heavy and light maintenance of the NMT fleet, comprising Class 43 Power Cars and Mk3 Trailer Cars. Cleaning operations. Provision of NMT technicians responsible for overnight service exams, fault response, and technical riding duties. Scheduled maintenance activities on a weekly, per-period, and bi-period basis. Support for QL3 and QL4 MTU engine overhauls managed by a separate maintainer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract covers the maintenance of the New Measurement Train (NMT), a critical asset within Network Rail's Infrastructure Monitoring fleet. The NMT operates across high-mileage and high-traffic segments of track, delivering essential data to ensure compliance with track standards, particularly Category 1a and 1 routes. The awarded services include heavy and light maintenance of the NMT fleet (Class 43 Power Cars and Mk3 Trailer Cars), cleaning operations, provision of NMT technicians for overnight service exams, fault response, and technical riding duties. Maintenance activities are scheduled weekly, per-period, and bi-period, with support for QL3 and QL4 MTU engine overhauls managed by a separate maintainer.

Options: The contract includes two optional one-year extensions (12 + 12 months), subject to performance and operational requirements.

Renewal: 12+12

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dee4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055260-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

50221000 - Repair and maintenance services of locomotives

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,480,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 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 INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
Shazea Hussain
Contact Email
shazea.hussain@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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLAS RAIL

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