Planning

Possession Management - West Coast South & Central Routes

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

18 Jun 2025 at 23:58

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is currently in the planning stage for a contract titled "Possession Management - West Coast South & Central Routes," with NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED acting as the buying organisation. The procurement pertains to the services category, specifically support services for railway transport, and is classified under the special regime of utilities. The primary location for this procurement is London, UK. The planned contract is scheduled to commence on 29th September 2026 and conclude by 23rd September 2030. A future notice date is set for 18th September 2025, providing additional details and deadlines for interested parties.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in railway support services, especially those aimed at enhancing train route management. With a gross contract value of £42,000,000, it is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) capable of delivering under public authority frameworks within central government structures. The open nature of this tender allows businesses capable of handling large-scale, multi-year projects to engage in a strategic growth opportunity with one of the UK's major railway infrastructure providers. Potential bidders should prepare to align with the legal and regulatory expectations laid out by Network Rail, ensuring robust project planning and delivery within the prescribed timelines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Possession Management - West Coast South & Central Routes

Notice Description

Possession Management - West Coast South and Central Routes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033515-2025
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63711000 - Support services for railway transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £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
18 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Sep 2026 - 23 Sep 2030 3-4 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
Susan Bulfield
Contact Email
susan.bulfield@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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