Tender

38935 Notice Lot 1 and Lot 2 Builders and Merchants Framework

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has issued an active tender for their Builders and Merchants Framework, which includes Lot 1 for Building Materials and Lot 2 for Electrical Components, encompassing a national supply scope. This procurement process falls within the utilities special regime and follows a competitive flexible procedure. The procurement, categorised under goods, involves a framework agreement without reopening competition. Interested parties can submit tenders electronically, with submissions closing on 4th December 2025. The contract will initially span three years, but may be extended for up to two additional two-year periods, potentially reaching a maximum of five years. The main office is located in London, and the procurement has been structured to maximise delivery accessibility across the UK, aligning with strategic procurement under legislation 2023/54.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the building materials and electrical components industries, with a gross value of £117,000,000. Companies with strong supply capabilities, competitive pricing strategies, and innovative service propositions would be well-suited for this opportunity. To stand out, suppliers are encouraged to demonstrate their capability in areas such as accessibility of goods, sustainability, and health and safety practices. Up to five participants will be invited to tender for each lot following a Procurement Specific Questionnaire phase. With potential extensions and modifications allowed under the framework, this tender can provide businesses a platform for steady growth and long-term collaboration with a significant public infrastructure entity.

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Notice Title

38935 Notice Lot 1 and Lot 2 Builders and Merchants Framework

Notice Description

Network Rail is intending to issue a tender for Building Materials and Electrical Components. The framework will enable Network Rail to procure Building Materials and Electrical Components across the country. The contract term for all lots shall be for an initial three (3) year period. At Network Rail's discretion this may be extended for up to two further two (2) year periods, a maximum total term of five (5) years. This procurement is broken into 2 Lots. Potential Suppliers may bid for one or all Lots, and a maximum of three suppliers shall be awarded a contract for each Lot. Suppliers ranked first, second or third in a Lot shall be admitted to the framework and awarded a contract for that Lot. Suppliers may be awarded a contract for one or all Lots that they submit a bid for. PIN notice was published under UCR ocds-h6vhtk-04730f

Lot Information

Lot 1 Building Materials

National supply of building materials

Options: New items or updated versions of existing items, which are relevant to a specific Lot on the framework, may be added to the framework at any point during the term if required to meet Network Rail's operational needs

Renewal: Extensions will be mutually agreed between Network Rail and Supplier(s) Two 12 months extensions are allowed.

Lot 2 Electrical Components

National supply of electrical components

Options: New items or updated versions of existing items, which are relevant to a specific Lot on the framework, may be added to the framework at any point during the term if required to meet Network Rail's operational needs

Renewal: Extensions will be mutually agreed between Network Rail and Supplier(s) Two 12 months extensions are allowed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069144-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

31681400 - Electrical components

44111000 - Building materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£97,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-07-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
Julia Petrova
Contact Email
julia.petrova@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
07749 586156

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

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