Planning

Storage of Rail

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

15 Jan 2026 at 10:45

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is initiating a procurement process titled "Storage of Rail" under the planning stage, with the publication of a pipeline notice on 15th January 2026. The procurement involves the storage of rail at locations in Askern and Marchwood, categorised under railway-track maintenance services. This service procurement is governed by the UK Public Sector Reform Act 2023, with an estimated contract value of £5,021,985.00. Potential suppliers should note that the planned contract period spans from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2032, with the next notice expected to be issued by 17th February 2026. Network Rail's office in Waterloo, London, is managing this procurement, aligning with its role as a public authority in the central government utilities sector.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the railway infrastructure maintenance sector, especially those experienced with storage logistics in the rail industry. The procurement is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability criteria. The framework agreement involved could provide long-term business stability and networking opportunities within the supply chain managed by a central government entity like Network Rail, encouraging companies to enhance their market presence and drive growth in the utilities sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Storage of Rail

Notice Description

Storage of Rail at Askern and Marchwood

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060666
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003385-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,184,988 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2032 Over 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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