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Benchmarking of international railway infrastructure managers' expenditure (covering operations, support, maintenance and renewals activities)

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2025 at 10:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

12 Jun 2025 at 16:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Rail and Road has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Benchmarking of international railway infrastructure managers' expenditure," which involves comparing Network Rail's operational costs and efficiency with international counterparts. This process, classified under business and management consultancy services, falls within the public authority-central government scope. Based in London, UK, the procurement was conducted openly, below the threshold competition, and the contract has been awarded to Rebel Infrastructure Assets & Operations UK. The award was finalised on 31st July 2025, with the project expected to run from 28th July 2025 until 27th February 2026. The procurement stage is complete, marking the transition from tender to active contract status.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the consultancy and infrastructure management sectors, particularly SMEs that can provide innovative benchmarking and assessment services. Companies with expertise in efficiency analysis and cost management could leverage this opportunity to showcase their skills and insights, furthering their reputation within the public sector. By participating in such projects, businesses can expand their reach and develop long-term relationships with government entities, potentially securing future contracts. The focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness appeals to companies that emphasise quality and value for money.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Benchmarking of international railway infrastructure managers' expenditure (covering operations, support, maintenance and renewals activities)

Notice Description

We require a report benchmarking Network Rail's operations, support, maintenance and renewals expenditure against suitably selected international railway infrastructure managers. This is to help us to understand whether and to what extent there is a gap between the cost and efficiency of Network Rail's operations, support, maintenance and renewals expenditure and that of comparators and the reasons for any differences so we can identify potential efficiency or activity opportunities. We invite bidders to explain their proposed approach, together with its strengths and limitations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05480f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044648-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@orr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REBEL INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS & OPERATIONS

Further Information

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