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NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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30 Sep 2025 at 11:12

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17 Sep 2025 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd has completed a procurement process aimed at awarding a contract for the provision, maintenance, and operation of MFS+/UMH plant, crucial for railway engineering services. The contract, valued at £3,827,189, has been awarded to Rhomberg Sersa UK Limited for its use primarily in the South West Region, addressing single line scenarios vital for track renewals. The procurement was conducted via a limited procedure without prior publication, valid on technical grounds, as outlined in September 2025, with the contract signed on 30th September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for SME-sized businesses specializing in railway maintenance and associated services. Rhomberg Sersa's existing capabilities, particularly in operations where technical constraints limit competition, make it well-suited for such opportunities. The contract's potential renewal option ensures continued engagement, fostering a stable business environment for suppliers operating within the niche market of railway plant hire and maintenance services. Businesses with expertise in delivering comprehensive solutions in constrained operational environments will find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their service offerings.

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Notice Title

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Notice Description

Award to Rhomberg Sersa UK limited for MFS+/UMH (in line road/rail excavation plant) provision including maintenance and operation. This plant is primarily for use in single line scenarios where there is no other method of delivering the track renewal in the available access. A similar arrangement has been in place for the latter part of 2023/24 and all of 2024/25 through a contract awarded by Supply Chain Operations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Plant Hire, operate and maintenance services of UMH or MFS+

Options: To extend the contract for a further 3 months.

Procurement Information

Schedule 5 paragraph 6 (a) and (b) apply: (a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060842-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

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

71311230 - Railway engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,189,324 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,827,189 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Additional Buyers

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Contact Name
Navjot Sidhu
Contact Email
nav.sidhu@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908781000, +447730353748

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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RHOMBERG SERSA

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