Planning

Environmental Services

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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19 Mar 2026 at 13:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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19 Mar 2026 at 13:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is currently in the planning stage for renewing its Environmental Services Framework Agreement for the Southern Region. This agreement includes four critical lots: Human & Animal Fatalities, Pest Management, Waste & Fly Tipping Clearance, and Pollution Control. Prospective suppliers are invited to participate in a virtual Supplier Pre-Market Engagement Event scheduled for 28th April 2026, from 10:00 to 12:00, which will offer insight into the scope and approach of the upcoming framework renewal. Interested parties must register by email with Danny Samuels (danny.samuels@networkrail.co.uk) by 2nd April 2026 to receive further materials and meeting invites. The framework contract is anticipated to start on 4th October 2027, with a mobilisation period of one month preceding the contract go-live date.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services, particularly those specialising in areas such as decontamination, pest control, waste management, and pollution control. It is a distinct chance for SMEs and voluntary community organisations to contribute innovative solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in railway operations. Successful participation can position businesses as key players in managing critical environmental concerns affecting rail infrastructure, particularly those capable of rapid response and accreditation in handling hazardous materials. The framework agreement, valued at approximately £996,422.04, offers a robust platform for growth and engagement with a central government authority, underlining its potential impact and reach within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Environmental Services

Notice Description

Network Rail Southern Region are seeking market engagement to inform the procurement strategy of a framework agreement which will manage Environmental Services for the following Lots: * Human and Animal Fatalities - Decontamination services following human and animal fatalities. Animal fatalities are classed as follows: a. Agricultural animals i. Cattle ii. Non-Cattle (sheep, goats, pigs etc.) b. Pets & Wild Animals iii. Pets (horses, dogs, cats etc.) iv. Wild animals (deer, badgers, foxes etc.) * Pest Management - provide pest control, pest prevention, pest management and fumigation services. 'Pests' shall include (but not be limited to) rats, mice, moles, rabbits, feral pigeons, cockroaches, silverfish, firebrat, wasps, bees, flies, ants, brown tailed moth, oak processionary moth. * Waste Clearance & Fly Tipping removal (including Biological & Hazardous Waste - Removal of lineside waste and fly tipped material in accordance with current legisation . Pollution Control - Response to immediate containment and decontamination services following a chemical, Oil or Fuel Spill. It should be noted within the estimated Contract Start Date (currently set at 04/10/2027) that there is an expected 1 month mobilisation prior to contract go live.

Planning Information

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Supplier Pre-Market Engagement Event as we prepare for the renewal of the Network Rail Southern Region Environmental Services Framework Agreement. This engagement session is a key opportunity for suppliers to gain insight into the framework's scope, which will cover the four Lots which are Human & Animal Fatalities, Pest Management, Waste & Fly Tipping Clearance and Pollution Control. As we shape the next iteration of the framework, we are keen to engage with the market, understand supplier capabilities, and explore innovations that can drive efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. Join us virtually to learn more about the procurement approach and how you can be part of this essential framework supporting Network Rail Operations. The Environmental Service Framework will be a key contract in ensuring that the operational railway can be opened quickly following human or animal fatalities on or near the line as well as dealing with pollution spills on or near the infrastructure. The pest control is essential for ensuring Network Rail’s lineside operational buildings remain open and operational whilst ensuring the safety of the staff using those buildings (such as signal boxes, ROC’s etc). Fly tipping is also major issue on the infrastructure and requires a contractor who can react quickly and has all the relevant accreditations such as waste transfer licence and experience in hazardous materials etc. To register for the event - please can you email danny.samuels@networkrail.co.uk by 17:00 on 02/04/2026, after this date you will be issued the scope of services to help you complete the questionnaire (see link below). Can you provide the email address of your representative to recieve the scope of services and the MS team meeting invite to the Engagement Event. Please note that registration after the deadline will not be accepted. Please note that the questionnaire will need to be completed before Tuesday 14 April 2026. Link to questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/e/DXRg2fmRGy Virtual Meeting The virtual meeting will take place on 28/04/2026 at 10:00 - 12:00. Any issues in the meantime, please do not hesitate to email: danny.samuels@networkrail.co.uk Please note that this is not a call for competition, it is solely a market engagement exercise and no direct business will be awarded as a result of participating in this exercise. Further responding to this engagement will not in any way advantage or disadvantage any supplier in a future procurement exercise. All information contained within this notice and subsequent engagement event is indicative at this stage and subject to change

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ef2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025199-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£830,351 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Aug 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Oct 2027 - 3 Oct 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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