Planning

Bulk Herbicide & Rail Bourne Treatment

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

02 Jun 2025 at 16:29

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a public authority in the central government sector, is currently in the planning stage. The tender, titled "Bulk Herbicide & Rail Bourne Treatment," primarily falls under the goods category, specifically targeting agro-chemical products. The procurement relates to a contract for the supply of bulk herbicide treatments across the UK. Scheduled to commence on 15th August 2026, with completion by 15th August 2031, this contract holds significant value, estimated at £8 million net (£10 million gross). A future notice is anticipated to be communicated by 30th August 2025, making it an appealing opportunity for interested parties to prepare their proposals.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) leveraging the suitability criteria for participation. Companies specialising in agro-chemical products will find this tender well-aligned with their expertise, particularly those capable of supplying high-volume herbicides and implementing rail-borne treatment solutions. Given the scale and duration of the contract, it's an excellent opportunity for businesses aiming to enhance their portfolio within the utilities sector and expand their presence in large-scale infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bulk Herbicide & Rail Bourne Treatment

Notice Description

Supply of Bulk Herbicide & Rail Bourne Treatment

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/029315-2025
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

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24450000 - Agro-chemical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
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
14 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2031 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
Manju Bishnoi
Contact Email
manju.bishnoi@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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