Planning

Bulk Herbicide for Rail-Borne Treatment

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

19 Jun 2025 at 07:51

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is planning a procurement process for the supply of bulk herbicide for rail-borne treatment, with the aim of maintaining rail tracks across the United Kingdom. This procurement, categorized under 'goods' with a focus on 'disinfectants,' is currently in the planning stage. The projected contract period is from 15th September 2026 to 17th September 2030, and the procurement notice is expected to be released by 9th September 2025. The tender represents a significant opportunity within the central government public authority framework, located in London, with an estimated gross value of £12,000,000.

This planned procurement offers substantial business growth potential, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, which are deemed suitable for this contract. Companies specialising in chemical supply, particularly those involved in manufacturing or distributing disinfectants, could find this opportunity appealing due to its large scale and extended contract duration. Engaging in this contract can position businesses as key suppliers within the essential rail infrastructure maintenance sector, enhancing their market presence and supporting long-term sustainability and development strategies.

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Notice Title

Bulk Herbicide for Rail-Borne Treatment

Notice Description

Supply of Bulk Herbicide for Rail-Borne Treatment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033539-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24455000 - Disinfectants

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 17 Sep 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
Andrew Smith
Contact Email
andrew.smith7@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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