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Rail Grinding for Network Rail (High Speed)

NETWORK RAIL (HIGH SPEED) LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2026 at 09:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

17 Mar 2026 at 16:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Jun 2025 at 12:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Network Rail (High Speed) Limited focuses on a significant tender for a High-Speed Grinding service, aimed at maintaining the HS1 infrastructure. This includes work on Plain Line and Switch & Crossing (S&C) sections, with a key emphasis on summer maintenance campaigns. The tender, categorised under "Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment", is addressed to locations within the United Kingdom. It follows a competitive flexible procedure and was in its award stage as of 2026-05-20. The procurement method was open, involving a framework agreement with specific pricing schedules per shift, and entailed direct instruction through purchase orders. Notable dates included the contract signing on 2026-04-23, with the contract period spanning from 2027-01-01 to 2028-12-31, and an option to extend by up to four additional years.

This procurement opportunity is tailored for businesses specialising in railway infrastructure maintenance, specifically those capable of providing specialist grinding services. Companies with large-scale operations and the capability to handle complex maintenance in challenging environments such as ballast and slab track tunnels would find this contract advantageous. The framework arrangement ensures a steady business input with potential maximum duration until 2032, thereby offering substantial opportunities for business growth. The competitive element, involving a technical and commercial evaluation, fosters a platform where firms with robust strategic proposals and competitive pricing strategies can excel. This contract could notably boost visibility and prestige within the railway maintenance industry for the awarded supplier, currently Speno International SA, a company with robust international credentials.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rail Grinding for Network Rail (High Speed)

Notice Description

Network Rail (HS) Ltd seeks a High-Speed Grinding service to maintain both Plain Line and Switch & Crossing (S&C) sections of the HS1 infrastructure, primarily during summer maintenance campaigns. The work will also include grinding in ballast and slab track tunnels to enhance rail performance, extend asset life, and control issues such as rolling contact fatigue, corrugation, and spalling. The service will be carried out using specialist grinding vehicles on both up and down lines to restore rail head profile and ensure the long-term integrity of the track.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 4 one year contract extentions to the initial contract period of 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046060-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£7,544,305 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£7,544,305 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2031-11-30

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL (HIGH SPEED) LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Speno International SA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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