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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - Operation & Maintenance of Materials Delivery Fleets

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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26 Mar 2026 at 10:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, concerns the operation and maintenance of its materials delivery fleets, with services spanning depots in Holgate, Beeston, Scunthorpe, and Eastleigh across the United Kingdom. This planning stage process focuses on the 'Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock' industry category. The current milestone involves market engagement to glean insights regarding sustainability, contractual terms, and structure from potential suppliers, concluded on 20 February 2026. The procurement method is under the utilities special regime, aiming for completion by 26 April 2037, with a significant gross contract value of £214,080,000, designed to meet the rigorous needs associated with railway infrastructure maintenance.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies involved in repair and maintenance services of rolling stock are well-suited to participate, as the project involves fleet operations crucial to efficiency and safety in rail transport. The emphasis on long-term reliability and innovation within fleet management will demand businesses capable of offering sustainable, cutting-edge solutions. Engaging in this tender could lead to substantial growth through collaboration with a central government public authority like Network Rail.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - Operation & Maintenance of Materials Delivery Fleets

Notice Description

Delivery of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) of Network Rail's Materials Delivery Fleets. 1. Aggregates, Sleepers, Materials & Recycling (ASMR) Fleet 2. Rail Delivery Fleet (RDF) 3. O&M Switch & Crossing (S&C) Fleet Network Rails depots will be used to provide the services, inlcuding Holgate, Beeston, Scunthorpe and Eastleigh. The O&M of the fleets is critical to maintaining and renewing railway infrastructure. Its performance directly influences passenger experience. Investment in fleet reliability and innovation is essential for delivering a safe, punctual, and sustainable passenger experience. 1. Efficient delivery to prevents overruns during engineering works, avoiding delays, cancellations & costs. 2. Well-managed fleets ensure planned works finish on time, minimising inconvenience & reducing long-term disruption. 3. Enhances passenger safety and comfort.

Planning Information

All suppliers under the following RISQS codes were approached: E.G.3 Freight Wagons E.G.4 Rail Delivery / Collection Vehicles E.G.5 Ballast / Spoil Wagons E.H.1 Infrastructure Maintenance, Renewal & Incident Machines The suppliers were asked to complete a Microsoft Form covering questions regarding: 1. TUPE 2. Contract Term Length inlcuding the use of a break clause 3. Sustainability and Environmental benefits 4. Lotting Structure (Various proposals) The ME took place prior to this notice due to timescales of RISQS PA23 implelemnttion with Network Rail.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0674c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027775-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock

50224000 - Reconditioning services of rolling stock

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£178,400,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Apr 2027 - 26 Apr 2037 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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