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Manufacture and Supply of Concrete Sleepers

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Mar 2026 at 11:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

02 Jun 2025 at 16:08

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority based in London, pertains to the "Manufacture and Supply of Concrete Sleepers" intended for utility purposes. This tender is at the active procurement stage and involves a competitive flexible procedure. The two lots are split by production location, with the first lot involving production at Network Rail’s Doncaster Sleeper Factory and the second from a supplier-owned site. Interested participants are required to submit a Procurement Specific Questionnaire by the expression of interest deadline, 24 April 2026, and upon passing, will proceed to the tender stage. The anticipated contract values are substantial, with gross estimates at £660 million, covering a contract period starting in 2027 through to 2042, with potential extensions up to 2047.

This procurement offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of industrial goods, particularly those focused on concrete sleepers and similar components. Given the scope and flexible procedural nature, both large enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses could find significant growth prospects through strategic involvement in this tender. The process encourages competition, with options for a framework agreement without reopening competition, intended to stimulate market investment. Businesses with capabilities in technical advancement, safety, and sustainability, along with competitive pricing structures, are well-positioned to secure a role in this extended contractual engagement, fostering long-term industry relations and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Manufacture and Supply of Concrete Sleepers

Notice Description

This procurement concerns the manufacture and supply of concrete sleepers from Network Rail's own concrete sleeper factory based in Doncaster, and from a secondary supplier owned site. The service and technical specification have been included within Schedule 1 of the NR01(MT) which can be found within the attachments section of the PSQ and ITT within Bravo project_42399. This procurement is split into two (2) lots: * Lot 1: Manufacture and Supply of Concrete Sleepers from Network Rail's Doncaster Sleeper Factory * Lot 2: Manufacture and Supply of Concrete Sleepers - Supplier Owned Site

Lot Information

Manufacture and Supply of Concrete Sleepers from Network Rail's Doncaster Sleeper Factory

Manufacture and supply of concrete sleepers from Network Rail's Doncaster Sleeper factory. Refer to the tender documentation for the full specification and requirements.

Options: Contract extension options of up to 5 years.

Renewal: Extensions are to be utilised at the discretion of Network Rail.

Manufacture and Supply of Concrete Sleepers from a Supplier Owned Site

Manufacture and supply of concrete sleepers from a supplier owned site which is to be proposed by the Tenderer. Refer to the tender documentation for the full specification and requirements.

Options: Contract extension options of up to 5 years.

Renewal: Extensions are to be utilised at the discretion of Network Rail.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052afa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025669-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£550,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£550,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2030 - 31 May 2045 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2041-01-04

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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