Planning

Frontline Labour

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

20 Jun 2025 at 00:19

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority based in London, has initiated a procurement process for "Frontline Labour" under the utilities special regime. This tender, currently in the planning stage, involves national contingent labour primarily within the construction industry, classified under CPV code 45000000. The total contract value is projected at £1,080,000,000 with a net of £900,000,000. The project has a planned contract period from 1st September 2028 to 31st August 2036 and is set to release a future notice by 1st February 2026. Potential suppliers should look out for updates from the contracting authority.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as the procurement process seeks broader market engagement for contingent labour services across the UK. Construction firms and providers of temporary workforce management services are particularly well-suited to compete, benefiting from the extensive and long-term nature of the project. Engaging in this procurement offers businesses the potential to secure a substantial role in supporting national infrastructure, fostering both financial growth and industry presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Frontline Labour

Notice Description

National contingent labour

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055073
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033885-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2028 - 31 Aug 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
Megan Stirrup
Contact Email
megan.stirrup@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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