Planning

National In-Field Repair, Assurance & High-Level Engineering Support for Seasonal Treatment: Multi-Purpose Vehicles & Associated Services

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

07 May 2026 at 14:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 Jun 2025 at 06:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority based in London, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for National In-Field Repair, Assurance & High-Level Engineering Support for Seasonal Treatment involving Multi-Purpose Vehicles & Associated Services. The industry category pertains to services with an emphasis on the utilities sector. The procurement includes a pre-market engagement exercise to gauge market capacity and expertise, with a key milestone planned for 3rd June 2026. A tender notice is expected to be released on 4th January 2027, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st April 2028 and conclude on 31st March 2036.

This procurement opportunity provides a platform for businesses specializing in repair and maintenance services for rolling stock, with potential benefits for companies experienced in fleet management and seasonal equipment. Given the substantial contract value indicated in earlier stages, sizeable enterprises, as well as SMEs and VCSEs, are encouraged to participate, leveraging technical capabilities to deliver comprehensive support services. Organisations seeking to expand their footprint within the rail industry should consider engaging in this tender process to contribute to and benefit from the extensive potential for service delivery over the contract's duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National In-Field Repair, Assurance & High-Level Engineering Support for Seasonal Treatment: Multi-Purpose Vehicles & Associated Services

Notice Description

This is a pre-market engagement exercise for the National In-Field Repair, Assurance & High-Level Engineering Support for Seasonal Treatment: Multi-Purpose Vehicles & Associated Services. The purpose of this pre-market engagement exercise is to engage with the supply chain and request information relating to technical capability of the market to provide National In-Field Repair, Assurance & High-Level Engineering Support for Seasonal Treatment: Multi-Purpose Vehicles & Associated Services.

Planning Information

This is a pre-market engagement exercise to gain an understanding of the market's expertise and capability with regards to seasonal support services. The PIN Questionnaire for National In-Field Repair, Assurance & High-Level Engineering Support for Seasonal Treatment: Multi-Purpose Vehicles & Associated Services can be located via: https://networkrail.bravosolutions.co.uk follow the "view current opportunities" link on the Bravo login page.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042052-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,858,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jan 20278 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2036 Over 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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