Planning

Composite Sleepers

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

02 Jun 2025 at 15:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a prominent buyer classified under public authority - central government. The procurement, titled "Composite Sleepers," falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the supply of sleepers and parts of sleepers. This process pertains to the utilities special regime and is based on UK legislation 2023/54. Located in London, United Kingdom, Network Rail plans to start the contract period on 1st August 2026, ending on 30th July 2030. A future notice is expected by 14th July 2025, offering businesses adequate time to prepare for the tender opportunity valued at £24,000,000 with a gross amount of £30,000,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying railway sleepers, with suitability favouring SMEs and VCSEs. Companies with expertise in producing high-quality composite materials would be well-positioned to compete successfully. With a substantial budget allocation and a long-term contract period, businesses can expand their influence and operational capacity within the railway infrastructure industry. Engaging in this tender could lead to further collaborations and serve as a platform to showcase innovation in material production and supply, ultimately contributing to business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Composite Sleepers

Notice Description

Supply of Composite Sleepers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052af5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029266-2025
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

34947000 - Sleepers and parts of sleepers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000,000 £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
14 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2030 3-4 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
Tom Hedges
Contact Email
tom.hedges@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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