Planning

Delivery of NDT Training Courses

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

02 Oct 2025 at 11:01

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority, is planning a procurement process for the delivery of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Training Courses. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned contract start date on 1st October 2026 and an end date on 30th September 2030. This project, valued at £3,000,000, is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on training services and non-destructive testing services. The notice for this opportunity was published on 2nd October 2025, and it is part of a special regime for utilities, located in London, UK. Businesses are advised to mark 5th January 2026 on their calendars for a future notice regarding this procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and non-destructive testing services, with a clear emphasis on ensuring quality skill transfer to enhance rail infrastructure capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, offering growth potential within the rail industry. The success in securing this contract could provide access to a prolonged engagement with Network Rail, aiding in establishing credibility and expanding professional networks within the public sector supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of NDT Training Courses

Notice Description

Network Rail is seeking to appoint a supplier/s to deliver Non Destructive Testing (NDT) Training Courses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a696
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061643-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

71632200 - Non-destructive testing services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 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
James Owen
Contact Email
james.owen3@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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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