Planning

National operational waste

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

18 Jun 2025 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority, is planning a procurement process titled "National Operational Waste" focused on the removal of operational waste. The opportunity is categorised under 'Refuse and waste related services' and is planned as a services procurement. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice expected to be issued by 9 February 2026. The contract, which has a gross value of £30 million, is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2027 and end on 31 March 2032, and is located in London. The procurement falls under a special regime for utilities, indicating industry-specific regulations.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability requirements. Businesses specialising in waste management, environmental services, or infrastructure maintenance may find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this contract could provide credible experience in handling large-scale public service contracts, offering significant market visibility and the potential to secure further government projects.

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Notice Title

National operational waste

Notice Description

Removal of operational waste

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054efd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033244-2025
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
Adeleke Adelowo
Contact Email
adeleke.adelowo@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

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