Award

Eastern Region RRV Replacement

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

07 Apr 2026 at 13:37

Award

27 Mar 2026 at 12:31

Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 12:54

Planning

22 May 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Eastern Region RRV Replacement" project has been managed by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a prominent public authority in the United Kingdom, focused on maintaining and enhancing rail infrastructure. This tender involves the supply of 20 Road Rail Vehicles with Mobile Elevated Working Platforms and Drum Carrier Modules to improve overhead line maintenance efficiency. Located in London, the buying organisation has utilised an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure under the special regime for utilities. The procurement has advanced through various phases, culminating in an award stage, with a contract period slated from 27th April 2026 to 27th March 2030.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in supplying railway maintenance vehicles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Allan J Hargreaves Plant Engineers Limited and Fitzgerald Plant Services Limited, which have participated as tenderers, can gain substantial benefits by securing such contracts, broadening their service portfolios and enhancing their market positions. The project's competitive, flexible nature, with a focus on quality and commercial viability, makes it ideal for businesses with innovative approaches to vehicle supply and adaptations for specialised rail operations.

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Notice Title

Eastern Region RRV Replacement

Notice Description

Network Rail is issuing this contract award notice to establish a contract for the supply of 20 no. Road Rail Vehicle with Mobile Elevated Working Platforms and a Drum Carrier Module. These vehicles will be integral to overhead line maintenance operations and are designed to enhance the efficiency and reliability of Network Rail's current fleet.

Planning Information

The Market Engagement for the "Eastern Region RRV Replacement" will be conducted through the completion of a questionnaire. This questionnaire must be returned by 6th June 2025. To access the Market Engagement submission document, please follow these steps: 1. Visit our Bravo site using the link provided below. Link to Bravo: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html 2. On the Bravo login page, locate and select the "View Current Opportunities" option at the bottom left of the page. Find and select the link for " Eastern Region RRV Replacement” to access the documents available for the market engagement exercise. There is no need to log in to Bravo to access the opportunity. You can view and download the necessary documents without logging in. The instructions for returning the market engagement information are detailed within the Market Engagement document titled "RRV MEWP Market Engagement FINALv2" with a link to an MS Form within. Please ensure you follow these instructions carefully to submit your information correctly. A further document with the Draft Specification is titled “Scope – Pre-Market – OTP MEWP 1—18t Eastern Region”

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031524-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£12,463,820 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 27 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

ALLAN J HARGREAVES PLANT ENGINEERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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