Planning

Design and Build of a Multi Purpose Vehicle Fleet

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

15 Jan 2026 at 11:15

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Design and Build of a Multi Purpose Vehicle Fleet". This procurement falls under the goods category and is specifically aimed at acquiring up to 32 railway maintenance or service vehicles as part of a seasonal treatment fleet. The procurement is aligned with industry regulations as per UK legislation 2023/54, and is set within the United Kingdom, with operations centred in London. The process employs a framework agreement, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The planning notice was published on the 15th of January 2026, with the official tender notice scheduled for release on the 20th of May 2026. The contract period is projected to commence on the 5th of May 2027 and conclude by the 30th of September 2028.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in the manufacturing and supply of railway maintenance vehicles. With a projected gross value of £268,800,000, the contract is substantial, providing an attractive prospect for businesses adept in creating innovative and efficient multipurpose vehicle fleets. Smaller enterprises, as well as community-focused organisations, are encouraged to participate due to the suitability framework. Businesses engaged in the transportation, engineering, and vehicle manufacturing sectors are particularly well-placed to bid, considering the scale and nature of the vehicles required. Such an opportunity not only promises direct financial benefits but also positions firms advantageously within the public procurement landscape for future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Build of a Multi Purpose Vehicle Fleet

Notice Description

Up to 32 multipurpose vehicles for seasonal treetment fleet

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060672
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003405-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£224,000,000 £100M-£1B
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
20 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2027 - 30 Sep 2028 1-2 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
Garry Pyne
Contact Email
garry.pyne@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

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