Planning

#41431 - Supply of Bulk Herbicide

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

24 Mar 2026 at 12:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Jun 2025 at 16:29

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a public authority central government agency based in London, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "#41431 - Supply of Bulk Herbicide," falls under the industry category of herbicides and agro-chemical products. This tender involves planning for the upcoming contracting period starting on 15 January 2027, with a contract period extending potentially until 2035. Network Rail is currently conducting a pre-market engagement exercise, seeking expertise for bulk herbicide supply within their seasonal weed spray programme. Prospective participants are encouraged to engage by responding to the PIN questionnaire by 24 April 2026, available through Network Rail’s BravoSolution portal. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, having commenced on 24 March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of herbicides, including those producing residual, non-residual, and selective scrub herbicides, as well as amenity-approved hand spray herbicides and adjuvants. With a planned contract value up to £8 million GBP, this procurement process is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their portfolio in the utilities sector. Engagement in this tender could help businesses diversify their client base and gain experience within government contracts, enhancing their market presence and fostering potential long-term collaborations. Interested companies should consider the communication notice set for 30 August 2025, heightening chances to align strategically with the upcoming procurement phase.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

#41431 - Supply of Bulk Herbicide

Notice Description

This is a pre-market engagement exercise for the procurement of of Bulk Herbicide for the seasonal weed spray programme via train borne deployment and associated hand spray programme. Network Rail has a requirement for the following: Train-borne applied herbicides - Residual herbicide - Non-residual herbicide - Non-residual contact herbicide - Selective scrub (broad leaf targeting herbicide) Amenity approved/assured herbicide for hand spray Teams - Residual herbicide - Non-residual contact herbicide - Non-residual contact herbicide - Hard to Kill Species Other Chemicals - Adjuvants for use with herbicides

Planning Information

This is a pre-market engagement exercise to gain an understanding of the market's expertise with regards to the provision of Bulk Herbicide. The PIN questionnaire related to this procurement can be located via https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/ Follow the "View Current Opportunities" on the Bravo login page. The PQQ ref no. is pqq_3884. Please respond latest by 24/04/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026780-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24453000 - Herbicides

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2027 - 14 Jan 2031 4-5 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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