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OLE Steelworks

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

11 Aug 2025 at 14:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

13 May 2025 at 10:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is seeking to procure a range of steel products for Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) through a competitive flexible procedure. This tender, titled "OLE Steelworks," involves multiple lots including Steel Piles, Steel Structures, and Small Part Steel products, all of which are essential for railway electrification efforts across the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for expression of interest set for 22 September 2025. The buying organisation, based in London, is planning to establish a framework agreement initially for six years, extending up to eight, subject to mutual agreement, to cater for various electrification applications outlined in specific designs. Interested suppliers can access related documents and engage in electronic submission, as detailed on the Network Rail procurement portal.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for suppliers involved in the production and supply of structural and overhead electrical equipment within the railway materials industry. With the procurement valued at an estimated £240 million and the possibility of long-term engagement through a framework agreement, businesses specialising in steel production and fabrication, especially those equipped to deal with electrification-specific applications, are well-placed to compete. Additionally, with a specific procurement method involving selective competitive procedures and electronic auctions, SMEs with the capability to store raw materials and provide technical expertise stand an excellent chance of establishing a strong business presence in the railway infrastructure sector. The tender also encourages participation from businesses that can demonstrate a commitment to health, safety, and social values in their proposals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OLE Steelworks

Notice Description

Network Rail has a requirement to purchase a range of steel products that are used to support Overhead Line Equipment (OLE). The scope of this procurement includes steelwork for electrification specific applications as detailed in UKMS, UKMS 1, UKMS2, OLEMI and GEFF designs: * Lot 1 Steel Piles - Tubular steel piles used for foundations. * Lot 2 Steel Structures - In the forms of masts and spans (booms, portals and other structures spanning the track) to which OHLE is attached. * Lot 3 Small Part Steel Uncontrolled - Components to enable OHLE equipment to be attached to the structures. * Lot 4 Small Part Steel Controlled - Various clips and clamps used to secure items to the structures as well as supporting OHL Wire, these are often casted items. Products on this Lot require Product Acceptance (PA), NR can sponsor suppliers through this process. * Lot 5 Fixings - Electrification specific fixings and fasteners to secure the electrification structures. The proposed Framework(s) will be for an initial period of 6 years, with options to extend for a further two year period. Participants that are interested in Supplying Lot 1 Steel Piles and Lot 2 Steel Structures will be required to have capacity to purchase and store steel raw materials on behalf of Network Rail, and agree to the provision fo a Vesting Certificate (a copy of which is contained in the Procurement Documents).

Lot Information

Steel Piles

The provision of Steel Piles

Renewal: by mutual agreement with the parties.

Steel Structures

The provision of Steel Structures

Renewal: The agreement may be extended by mututal agreement of the parties.

Small Part Steel Uncontrolled

The provision of Small Part Steel Uncontrolled.

Renewal: The agreement can be extended by mutual agreement of the parties.

Small Part Steel Controlled

The provision of Small Part Steel Controlled.

Renewal: The agreement can be extended by mutual agreement of the parties.

Fixings

The provision of fixings (for OLE)

Renewal: The agreement may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties.

Planning Information

If you would like further information on this procurement event, please email the below email address with your contact information and we will respond with an a indicative timeline of the procurement and more details and outcomes of the previous market engagement which was conducted and how this is shaping the procurement strategy. Additionally you will also be asked a small number of questions relating to the strategy which will be used to help finalise a few remaining points. Many thanks DRTSProcurement@networkrail.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0511bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047691-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

31682400 - Overhead electrical equipment

34946120 - Railway materials

44210000 - Structures and parts of structures

44212300 - Structures and parts

45223210 - Structural steelworks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£240,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2033-01-01

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

Notice Documents

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