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Provision of Specialist Labour for the CP7 Conductor Rail Renewals - Wessex

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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31 Mar 2026 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd and pertains to the provision of specialist labour for CP7 Conductor Rail Renewals in the Wessex region. This tender, classified under the electrical engineering installation works industry category, covers potential work on Kent and Sussex routes as well. The procurement process is at the award stage as of 31 March 2026, with CLESHAR CONTRACT SERVICES LIMITED as the awarded supplier. The main procurement category is works, and the process utilised a selective method through a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, supported by the legal basis CELEX 32014L0025. The framework arranged is set for an initial term of five years, with options to extend for up to three additional years.

Opportunities for business growth arise from the demand for specialist labour, particularly firms with expertise in railway services on the Wessex route and potentially the Kent and Sussex regions. Companies with skilled labour capabilities, especially those experienced in conducting rail renewals, are well-suited to engage in this framework. The tender's scope and collaboration with Network Rail offer substantial long-term potential, fostering robust partnerships within the rail industry while providing significant projected value over the framework’s duration.

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Notice Title

Provision of Specialist Labour for the CP7 Conductor Rail Renewals - Wessex

Notice Description

The works to be provided are primarily on the Wessex route with possible work on the Kent and Sussex routes if required. A collaborative arrangement with Network Rail who will take the role of the Principal Contractor and who will provide 'free issue' any materials and specialist plant required to perform the services. An efficient and accurate process in place to call off skilled labour and possession/worksite support in line with Y2 programmes onwards. During the last control period, the Wessex Works Delivery Conductor Rail team delivered a total of 57.6km of renewals. Network Rail are seeking a supplier to provide specialist labour to assist with the delivery of the remaining CP7 volume.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A competitive tender via RISQS has been completed for the procurement of CP7 Conductor Rail Renewals Framework. The Scope of Services is to provide Network Rail Wessex (and the ability to cover Kent and Sussex) with trained and competent Conductor Rail renewals labour. The initial term for the framework is 5 years with the option to extend by +1+1+1 years (total of 8 years including extensions). This is a single supplier framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0678bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029506-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
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
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLESHAR CONTRACT SERVICES

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