Tender

UK4 - OTM Conveyor Maintenance & Spares

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority based at Waterloo General Office, London, involves the tender titled "UK4 - OTM Conveyor Maintenance & Spares." This tender falls under the services industry category, focusing on railway maintenance and service vehicles, conveyor maintenance, and parts supply. The procurement activity covers several UK regions. It is currently at the tender stage with an expression of interest deadline on 2nd January 2026 at 15:00 GMT. The enquiry period concludes on 10th December 2025. This procurement uses a selective competitive flexible procedure, where the highest scoring participants from the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) will be invited to tender.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses particularly involved in railway maintenance, parts supply, and conveyor system services. Both Lot 1 and Lot 2 offer work related to chain and support kits, overhaul of conveyor shafts, belts provision, and repair and maintenance of conveyors. With a total estimated contract value of over £4.29 million, this procurement is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs that meet specific economic and technical requirements, as outlined in the PSQ. The procurement offers a chance to engage in contracts that not only cater to high technical standards but also incorporate social value, thereby fostering growth and sustainability for participating businesses across the UK.

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Notice Title

UK4 - OTM Conveyor Maintenance & Spares

Notice Description

This procurement is for the supply of Ballast Cleaning System's 4/5 (BCS) conveyor chain, shaft and support kits, Conveyor belts with the services of Conveyor shaft overhauls and repair and maintenance of the BCS Conveyors. Goods and Services will be commissioned via Purchase Orders under the NR13(D) Framework Agreement. Works to plant will be governed by NR18(S) PO Conditions and Supply of Goods will be governed by NR1(S) PO Conditions. The Commission Procedure (Schedule 1) outlines how POs are issued, accepted, and managed including escalations. Each PO forms a Commission Contract upon acceptance and includes scope, pricing and delivery terms. Drafted version of these contracts can be found within the procurement documents in the Bravo portal.

Lot Information

BCS Conveyor Lot 1

Provision of Chain and Support kits & Overhaul of Conveyor Shafts

Renewal: 12 + 12 Months (Utilised seperatly or together)

BCS Conveyor Lot 2

Provision of Belts and Repair and Maintenance of Conveyors

Renewal: 12 + 12 Months (Utilised seperatly or together)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e8da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077095-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

42 - Industrial machinery

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34312600 - Rubber conveyor belts

34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles

42417200 - Conveyors

44542000 - Parts of chain

45221230 - Shafts

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,295,237 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,295,237 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2031-07-06

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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

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

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