Planning

Supply of Fixings & Fasteners

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

02 Jun 2025 at 14:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has outlined plans for the procurement of fixings and fasteners necessary for railway equipment, such as screws, bolts, and fasteners used to secure rail components. The tender, entitled "Supply of Fixings & Fasteners," falls under the goods category and is regulated under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement is in the planning stage with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st January 2027 and conclude on 31st December 2031. Located in London, the buying organisation operates within the central government public authority sector. A future notice date for communication has been set for 1st December 2025.

The contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in railway equipment and related industries. With an estimated contract value of £20,000,000, it is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its planned lot structure. Companies capable of supplying high-quality components conforming to industry standards, and experienced in dealing with central government procurement, will find this opportunity particularly advantageous for expansion. The four-year contract term provides long-term engagement prospects for successful suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Fixings & Fasteners

Notice Description

Supply of all screws, bolts, nuts and washers used to secure rail associated items, such as baseplates to sleepers, rail joints etc.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052ad8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029221-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34940000 - Railway equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
Matthew Taylor
Contact Email
matthew.taylor76@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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