Planning

Concrete Sleepers (Doncaster)

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

02 Jun 2025 at 15:08

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is in the planning stage of procuring concrete sleepers for a project located in Doncaster, categorised under sleepers and parts of sleepers within the utilities sector. This upcoming tender is intended for goods supply and has a substantial contract value of £500 million. Potential suppliers should be aware of key dates, including the future notice date set for 30 August 2025. The contract period is planned to commence on 1 April 2027 and will extend until 1 April 2037. With Network Rail as the buyer, the procurement process is guided by the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as specified in the suitability criteria for the procurement lots. Companies specialising in manufacturing or supplying sleepers and related components would find this tender particularly relevant. The large contract value and extended service period offer considerable scope for financial stability and sustained business expansion. Given the strategic importance of infrastructure projects, businesses looking to expand their portfolio or enter the UK infrastructure market could leverage this opportunity for increased visibility and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Concrete Sleepers (Doncaster)

Notice Description

Supply of Concrete Sleepers (Doncaster).

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/029276-2025
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
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
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
30 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2037 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
Rachel Jackson
Contact Email
rachel.jackson@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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