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Supply of AHD/MHD Operational Support Services

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Sep 2025 at 11:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

29 Apr 2025 at 11:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of operational support services for its Aggregate Handling Depots (AHDs) and Material Handling Depots (MHDs). Located in London, this procurement falls under the services category, specifically support services for railway transport. The tender is employing a competitive flexible procedure, inviting suppliers to participate in a selective tendering process. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 3rd October 2025, with the enquiry period closing on 17th September 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will end on 31st March 2029, with a potential extension of up to two years based on supplier performance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of labour, plant hire, and site arrangements such as cabin hire. Given its requirement for a single supplier framework agreement, businesses that demonstrate strong technical and commercial capabilities would be well-suited to compete, particularly those able to provide comprehensive solutions in support services for railway operations. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, with sustainability, modern slavery compliance, and efficient delivery being key evaluation criteria. This is a chance for businesses to secure a high-value contract with Network Rail, supporting their growth by potentially securing long-term collaboration within the rail industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of AHD/MHD Operational Support Services

Notice Description

This procurement is for the operational support services for Aggregate Handling Depots (AHDs) and Material Handling Depots (MHDs). Network Rail has a requirement for the following: Provision of services such as:- - Hire of Labour - Hire of Plant and - Hire of other site requirements, such as the hire of various cabins. It will be a single supplier, zero value framework agreement and the requirements will NOT be split into lots. The framework will be governed by the combination of NR13(D), NR6(MT) framework agreements and NR1 terms and conditions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for two years (12 months + 12 months). Extension will be exercised based on supplier performance, operational needs and market conditions.

Planning Information

This is a pre-market engagement exercise to gain an understanding of the market's expertise with regards to the provision of operational support services for the management of the Aggregate Handling Depots (AHDs) / Material Handling Depots (MHDs) . The PIN questionnaire related to this procurement can be located via https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/ Follow the "View Current Opportunities" on the Bravo login page. Please respond latest by 30/05/2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0508fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053466-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63711000 - Support services for railway transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,955,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,955,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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