Planning

Rail Fleet Operation & Maintenance Services

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

20 Jun 2025 at 09:14

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Rail Fleet Operation & Maintenance Services," led by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, is currently in the planning stage. Network Rail, located in London at Waterloo General Office, is acting as the buyer for this tender, which pertains to the industry category of services. This planned tender, published on 20th June 2025, involves reconditioning services for locomotives, highlighting its focus on the utilities sector. The contract is planned to commence on 1st March 2027, with a duration ending on 1st March 2032, and the next communication notice is scheduled for 10th October 2025. The procurement follows the legal framework outlined by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in rail fleet maintenance and operation services. Given the tender's suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, diverse business entities, especially those with expertise in rail industry services, are well-positioned to compete. The substantial gross value of £80 million signifies a promising contract size for businesses aiming to expand their operations into the public sector and utilities market. Engaging with Network Rail's procurement can enhance a company's portfolio and build essential partnerships within the central government public authority framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rail Fleet Operation & Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Rail Fleet Operation and Maintenance Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0550a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033959-2025
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50223000 - Reconditioning services of locomotives

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,000,000 £10M-£100M
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
10 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 1 Mar 2032 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
Clare Ward
Contact Email
clare.ward@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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