Planning

Road Haulage and Warehousing Services

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

02 Jun 2025 at 16:34

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is in the planning stage of a public procurement process to secure Road Haulage and Warehousing Services. The tender, identified as project_38486, is aimed at outsourcing logistics specialists to manage their Regional Distribution Centres and provide road haulage services necessary for railway operations. Located in London, the organisation operates under the central government's umbrella and plans to award the contract starting from 1st October 2026 until 29th September 2032. The industry category is services, specifically road transport services, and the project is valued at approximately £307.7 million. Interested businesses should anticipate the publication of future notice details by 1st July 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics, road transport services, and warehousing. With a substantial contract value, it is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing specialised logistics management and haulage solutions. Participation in this process not only provides a potential increase in business for winning companies but also showcases their capabilities before a major public authority like Network Rail. Engaging in this process could potentially lead to long-term partnerships and business expansion within the infrastructure and utilities sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Road Haulage and Warehousing Services

Notice Description

Network Rail requires outsourcing of Logistics specialists to oversee the management of our Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs) and provide Road Haulage Services for goods & materials required by Routes and Regions to operate the railway.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029320-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£307,710,254 £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
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2032 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
Shane Bisgrove
Contact Email
shane.bisgrove@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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