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Provision of Re-Railing Services and fitment of Wheelskates

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 16:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

31 Jul 2025 at 16:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is in the process of tendering for the "Provision of Re-Railing Services and fitment of Wheelskates," an active procurement aimed at supporting operational recovery services for rail vehicles in incidents such as crashes or derailments. This procurement, which falls under the services category, is conducted via a selective competitive flexible procedure as per the UK's Procurement Act 2023. Key stages include a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), Supplier Safety Audits, and a Tender Stage, with responses due by 20th March 2026. The contract will impact the UK's rail infrastructure, involving the hire of specialized equipment and labour, with services to commence on 1st April 2027 and potential extensions up to March 2034. The contract is valued at approximately £49 million, and the procurement documents are accessible through Network Rail's BravoNR sourcing platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in railway maintenance, equipment hire, or relevant technical services. SMEs, in particular, are well-suited to compete, provided they meet the technical and safety standards required by Network Rail. With a high contract value and a focus on commercial and technical criteria, companies able to demonstrate robust capabilities in providing maintenance and recovery solutions will find this opportunity particularly valuable for growth and expansion in the railway sector. The predilection towards competitive flexible procurement methods also opens avenues for innovative solutions, thereby encouraging diverse participation from various market segments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Re-Railing Services and fitment of Wheelskates

Notice Description

The PSQ is for the procurement of operational support in supplying re-railing Services and fitment of wheelskates which means recovery of rail vehicles in the case of but not limited to crashes, derailments, wheel skating and breakdowns where the rail vehicle cannot be moved under its own power. This requirement will include hire of plant i.e. Re-railing equipment like lifting and jacking plant, wheel skates, Road Rail Vehicles as well as Hire of labour. The Procurement Documents can be downloaded from Network Rail's BravoNR sourcing platform via this link. https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html From the welcome screen, access the 'Current Opportunities' link and select #40327 - Provision of Re-Railing Services and fitment of Wheelskates

Planning Information

The purpose of this pre-market engagement exercise is to seek the market’s views, capabilities, capacity and levels of interest within the train derailment and recovery market. The Procurement Documents can be downloaded from Network Rail's BravoNR sourcing platform via this link. https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html From the welcome screen, access the 'Current Opportunities' link and select #40327 – Provision of Re-Railing Services and fitment of Wheelskates

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011107-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,984,717 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£48,984,717 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20268 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2030-01-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Postcode Area
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

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