Planning

Supply of Fastening Systems

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

02 Jun 2025 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, is initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority based in London, UK. This tender, titled "Supply of Fastening Systems," falls under the railway equipment industry category, specifically for goods related to fastening systems such as clips and insulators. The procurement is valued at £20 million (net), with an overall gross value of £24 million. The contract, planned to span from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2031, highlights a key future notice date set for 1st December 2025, indicating when further details will likely be available for interested bidders.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are marked as suitable for the contract. The procurement of fastening systems essential for the functionality of rail infrastructure presents a lucrative market for companies specialising in railway equipment. Businesses with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying rail fastening products should find this tender particularly appealing, providing a long-term engagement with a leading organisation in the UK's railway sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Fastening Systems

Notice Description

Fastening Systems secure the rail to the sleeper and include clips, insulators, rail pads, housing / shoulders (excluding baseplates / chairs), rail spikes, keys and vanguard wedges.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052ad9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029222-2025
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

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

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