Tender

Eastern Region RRV Replacement

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 12:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 13:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is currently engaged in the tendering process for the "Eastern Region RRV Replacement" project, aimed at enhancing their fleet of railway maintenance vehicles. The procurement process, categorised under the railway maintenance or service vehicles industry, is being conducted through a competitive flexible procedure, with the tendering stage active as of 15th September 2025. Interested suppliers are required to submit their proposals electronically by 24th October 2025. A briefing session for tenderers is scheduled at 10:00 on 17th September 2025, and suppliers must participate to progress to the subsequent stages. The project location is primarily within London, UK, and falls under public authority central government procurement.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in the manufacturing and supply of medium-weight overhead line equipment Road Rail Vehicles (RRVs) fitted with modular systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. With an estimated budget of £16 million to £19.2 million, businesses capable of delivering efficient and reliable maintenance vehicles that improve Network Rail's operational capabilities stand to benefit greatly. The open procurement method allows for a broad range of competitors, fostering innovation and providing opportunities for growth within the rail maintenance industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Eastern Region RRV Replacement

Notice Description

Network Rail is issuing this tender notice to establish a contract with a Supplier to replace up to 20 no. Road Rail Vehicle with Mobile Elevated Working Platforms and Drum Carrier Modules. The project requires the supply of a fleet of up to 20 x medium weight OHLE RRVs 13T - 18T fitted with modular systems, including a primary Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) and a secondary 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”

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056581-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2028 2-3 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
Will Mendrek
Contact Email
willmendrek1@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+447731815366

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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