Rail Grinding for Network Rail (High Speed)

NETWORK RAIL (HIGH SPEED

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Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail (High Speed) Limited is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Rail Grinding for Network Rail (High Speed)," focusing on the repair and maintenance of railway infrastructure. This procurement falls under the services category and is tied to the utilities regime, taking place primarily within the United Kingdom. The procurement process is selective, involving a competitive flexible procedure with a single-stage tender following a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ). Interested parties should note key dates such as the expression of interest deadline on 4th July 2025, and the enquiry period ending on 27th June 2025. The project, valued at £8,880,000 (gross), seeks innovative grinding solutions to improve rail performance during summer maintenance campaigns and aims to enhance the lifespan of the HS1 rail section.

Businesses specialising in railway infrastructure maintenance will find lucrative opportunities in this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria for these organisations. Companies proficient in technical and commercial excellence can leverage this chance to showcase their capabilities, with the ITT stage emphasising 60% on technical criteria and 40% on commercial criteria. This tender provides a platform for businesses to expand their portfolio in high-speed railway solutions with the potential for contract renewals extending up to four additional one-year periods beyond the initial contract term of two years, allowing for sustained business growth.

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Rail Grinding for Network Rail (High Speed)

NETWORK RAIL (HIGH SPEED

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

2nd June 2025 11:03:29 AM
Contract Summary

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. Further scope documentation will be provided via BravoNR.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-052a8c

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Competitive Flexible Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

NETWORK RAIL (HIGH SPEED

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

kamila.marks@networkrail.co.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Waterloo General Offices

London

SE1 8SW

United Kingdom

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Rail Grinding for Network Rail (High Speed)

NETWORK RAIL (HIGH SPEED

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