Planning

NR (HS) Vegetation Management

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

18 Jun 2025 at 23:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement is in the planning stage, summarised under the title "NR (HS) Vegetation Management", and involves services related to tree pruning and hedge trimming. This tender is particularly instrumental within the utilities sector. The project is planned to commence on 3 March 2026 and conclude by 3 March 2030, with further notice scheduled for release on 1 August 2025. The total estimated contract value is up to £6,000,000, with a focus on the London region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in vegetation management services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the specific suitability criteria outlined in the procurement process. Businesses specialising in environmental management services, and those with capabilities in managing vegetation across extensive rail infrastructure portfolios, will find this tender particularly beneficial to pursue, allowing for business expansion and collaboration with a key central government entity.

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Notice Title

NR (HS) Vegetation Management

Notice Description

Re-tender of Vegetation Management across NRHS portfolio

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033514-2025
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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

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 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2030 4-5 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
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

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