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Fencing and Vegetation Framework

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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11 Dec 2025 at 12:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is currently in the tender process for a "Fencing and Vegetation Framework" contract, focusing on providing fencing and vegetation management services across its infrastructure and third-party lands. The procurement process is managed through a competitive flexible procedure, with a significant gross value of £1.5 billion. The tender is open for various locations within the United Kingdom under the industry category of works, with an initial submission deadline for enquiries by 20th January 2026 and tender submissions by 29th January 2026. This procurement opportunity involves numerous lots with a two-stage process, starting with a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PSQ) followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT), and offers a framework agreement with potential yearly extensions.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity, suitable for enterprises specialising in fencing, vegetation management, railing, safety equipment installation work, and land management services. Particularly advantageous for SMEs, the framework emphasises both quality (55%) and cost (45%) in its award criteria, allowing businesses with strong technical expertise and competitive pricing to thrive. Companies with the necessary RICCL codes and financial robustness will have an advantageous position. This call to market can support business expansion across diversified regions with long-term contracts, fostering relationships with a central government public authority. The procurement method supports a collaborative and potentially lucrative engagement, encouraging innovation and efficiency in the delivery of essential infrastructure maintenance services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fencing and Vegetation Framework

Notice Description

Provision of fencing and vegetation management services across Network Rail infrastructure and third party land Preliminary Market Engagement Reference ocds-h6vhtk-0597e3

Lot Information

NW&C - Fencing & Vegetation Framework

Lot 1 - NW&C - Fencing & Vegetation Framework

Renewal: Yearly extensions in the form of 1 + 1 + 1

EASTERN - Anglia Fencing Framework

Lot 2 - EASTERN - Anglia Fencing Framework

Renewal: Yearly extensions in the form of 1 + 1 + 1

EASTERN - East Midlands & East Coast Mainline South Fencing Framework

Lot 3 - EASTERN - East Midlands & East Coast Mainline South Fencing Framework

Renewal: Yearly extensions in the form of 1 + 1 + 1

EASTERN - North & East & East Coast Mainline North Fencing Framework

Lot 4 - EASTERN - North & East & East Coast Mainline North Fencing Framework

Renewal: Yearly extensions in the form of 1 + 1 + 1

EASTERN - Anglia Vegetation Framework

Lot 5 - EASTERN - Anglia Vegetation Framework

Renewal: Yearly extensions in the form of 1 + 1 + 1

EASTERN - East Midlands & East Coast Mainline South Vegetation Framework

Lot 6 - EASTERN - East Midlands & East Coast Mainline South Vegetation Framework

Renewal: Yearly extensions in the form of 1 + 1 + 1

EASTERN - North & East plus East Coast Mainline North Vegetation Framework

Lot 7 - EASTERN - North & East plus East Coast Mainline North Vegetation Framework

Renewal: Yearly extensions in the form of 1 + 1 + 1

WALES - Fencing Framework

Lot 8 - WALES - Fencing Framework

Renewal: Yearly extensions in the form of 1 + 1 + 1

WALES - Vegetation Framework

Lot 9 - WALES - Vegetation Framework

Renewal: Yearly extensions in the form of 1 + 1 + 1

WESTERN - Fencing Framework

Lot 10 - WESTERN - Fencing Framework

Renewal: Yearly extensions in the form of 1 + 1 + 1

WESTERN - Vegetation Framework

Lot 11 - WESTERN - Vegetation Framework

Renewal: Yearly extensions in the form of 1 + 1 + 1

SOUTHERN - Fencing Framework

Lot 12 - SOUTHERN - Fencing Framework

Renewal: Yearly extensions in the form of 1 + 1 + 1

SOUTHERN - Vegetation Framework

Lot 13 - SOUTHERN - Vegetation Framework

Renewal: Yearly extensions in the form of 1 + 1 + 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f3cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081970-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

70 - Real estate services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

34928220 - Fencing components

45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

70332100 - Land management services

90722100 - Industrial site rehabilitation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£1,238,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2027 - 30 Jun 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

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 LIMITED
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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