Planning

NR (HS) Supply, operation and maintenance of On-track machines

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

18 Jun 2025 at 23:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority, concerns the supply, operation, and maintenance of on-track machines, including tampers and ballast regulators. This process is currently in the planning stage as of 19 June 2025 and pertains to the utilities sector, with a main procurement category of services. The contract will take place in London, UK, specifically starting from 30 June 2026 and concluding on 30 June 2030. A future notice for the tender is expected to be communicated by 1 December 2025, which provides firms adequate time to prepare their tenders. The contract holds a significant estimated budget of £5,000,000 - £6,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses involved in railway maintenance and associated services. With a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), the procurement process encourages participation from a diverse range of businesses capable of providing technical expertise in machinery operation and maintenance. Companies specialising in the repair and maintenance of railway equipment will find themselves particularly suited to compete for this contract, offering them the potential to secure a significant role within a major governmental infrastructure project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NR (HS) Supply, operation and maintenance of On-track machines

Notice Description

Supply, operation and maintenace of On-track machines (tampers and ballast regulators)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033513-2025
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
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
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 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
Sarah Turner
Contact Email
sarah.turner@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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