Tender

Eastern Region Mechanical & Electrical Services Framework

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 08:17

Planning

26 Sep 2025 at 13:37

Planning

28 May 2025 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is currently in the tender stage of procurement for the Eastern Region Mechanical & Electrical Services Framework. The framework aims to provide maintenance services across a variety of buildings and facilities in the Eastern Region, including stations, maintenance depots, and signal boxes. This procurement falls under the 'works' category, specifically targeting building services and maintenance. Companies can express their interest until 10 April 2026, with the project expected to commence on 1 April 2027 and conclude by 31 March 2032, though an extension is possible. The procurement method involves a selective, competitive flexible procedure, and a virtual briefing is scheduled for 5 March 2026 via Teams.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical and electrical maintenance services. With an overall budget of £84 million gross, and £70 million net, the framework will support various maintenance activities, such as electrical installations, ventilation system inspections, and gas appliance maintenance. The procurement process is divided into stages including a Pre-Selection Questionnaire (PSQ) and an Invitation to Tender (ITT), focusing on technical and commercial criteria. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate. Companies with expertise in innovative maintenance solutions and robust supply chain capabilities stand to benefit from forging long-term relationships with Network Rail amidst growing infrastructure demands.

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Notice Title

Eastern Region Mechanical & Electrical Services Framework

Notice Description

The framework is to deliver mechanical and electrical (M&E) maintenance at locations throughout the Eastern Region that include: Supply Chain Operation Buildings Maintenance Delivery Units(MDUs) Signal Boxes(SBs) Stations Light Maintenance Depots (LMDs) specialist train servicing plant and equipment. The full scope documentation will be provided via BravoNR.

Planning Information

Network Rail is using this market engagement to better understand the capability and assess the level of interest to deliver the current proposed approach. This feedback will help inform Network Rail how best to deliver this potential procurement event. For the sake of clarity, this is not a call to competition and no contract(s) will be awarded to any supplier as a result of participating in this exercise. The Market Engagement for the 'Eastern Region Building Services Asset Management Framework' will be conducted through the completion of a questionnaire. This questionnaire deadline is 20 June 2025. Responding to this Notice is an opportunity to engage, share relevant information and provide feedback. Should you wish to respond to this Notice please follow the instructions below: 1) Accessing the documents: a. Follow the link: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html b. From the welcome screen, access the “Current Opportunities” link and select “Eastern Region Building Services Asset Management Framework”. Login is not required. c. The released documents will be at the bottom of the page in the attachments section. 2) Once you have reviewed all the documents, please complete the questionnaire via the link provided within the market engagement document titled 'Eastern Region Building Services Market Engagement'. Please ensure you follow these instructions carefully to submit your information correctly. 3) Any feedback, questions or clarifications in respect of this notice, should only be addressed to angela.knowles@networkrail.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0527a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018197-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant

50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

71315000 - Building services

71315410 - Inspection of ventilation system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2030-03-31

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLC North East (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLH1 East Anglia

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

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