Planning

Network Rail Track Focused Railway Systems Contract

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

12 Feb 2026 at 16:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 16:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

30 Jan 2026 at 16:16

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is initiating a planning stage for the "Network Rail Track Focused Railway Systems Contract" as part of its Rail Systems Alliances, aimed at designing and constructing track works across the UK. The procurement process, categorised under construction work for railways, will particularly focus on track renewals, upgrades, and integration with signalling systems. The estimated start date for mobilisation is August 2028, with the project going live in mid-2029. Key milestones include a market engagement meeting for potential suppliers, set to occur online with specific dates to be confirmed, where the project's key requirements and scope will be discussed. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest by 20th February 2026.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, as it seeks partnerships with capable suppliers for comprehensive railway systems solutions encompassing design, construction, and specialist engineering services. Businesses skilled in railway engineering, civil engineering support, and railway-track maintenance will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Given the large scale and extended duration of the contract, which runs until July 2039, participating businesses can expect sustained involvement, fostering long-term growth and collaboration with a central government public authority. This initiative can enable significant advancements in railway infrastructure, aligning with sustainability objectives and supporting ongoing transition requirements within the UK's rail network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Rail Track Focused Railway Systems Contract

Notice Description

The Rail Systems Alliances are Track Work contracts formed as partnerships between Network Rail and one or more suppliers. The scope predominantly includes the design and construction of track works on plain line track and switches and crossings (points). Associated work covers survey, site investigation, development, design, and installation works, including drainage, formation, ballast, sleeper, slab, and rail works, along with associated traction power, signalling, and minor civil engineering works such as signal/traction power foundations, level crossings, platform works, and cable troughing routes. The current alliance partnerships are due to end in May and June 2029. Network Rail is seeking to appoint suitable supplier(s) to continue the delivery of Rail Systems and associated work for the Control Period (CP) 8 and 9 programmes, the estimated start date for mobilisation is mid 2028, with go live in mid 2029. The current scope includes: * Track renewals and upgrades across designated routes * Integration with signalling and electrification works * Provision of specialist plant and equipment * Compliance with GBR transition requirements and sustainability objectives The detailed scope and commercial model will be published within the tender documents.

Planning Information

Network Rail will be holding a Market Engagement Meeting with potential suppliers in advance of this procurement activity. We will be holding this as an online event on a date and time to be confirmed. We will provide suppliers with an overview of the procurement activity and our key requirements, challenges, and priorities, followed by a Q&A session. At this stage our strategy and the precise scope is yet to be determined, however we would welcome any views or insights that you may have. If you would like to attend this session please could you follow the link to complete the form and register your interest, no later than Friday 20th February: https://forms.office.com/e/LxwgaqRZZb We will also be holding separate individual supplier meetings after this session to help us further understand the supply market and develop our strategy. These are likely to be held remotely over Microsoft Teams and will take place at a mutually convenient time. You can also register your interest in these sessions by completing the form. We look forward to meeting you soon to discuss this procurement activity further.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06136d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013151-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45234000 - Construction work for railways and cable transport systems

45234100 - Railway construction works

50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services

71311100 - Civil engineering support services

71311230 - Railway engineering services

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 May 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2028 - 31 Jul 2039 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
Philip Hunt
Contact Email
mwesourcing@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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