Planning

Provision of Rail Mounted Maintenance Machines (RMMs/TRAMMs) & Rail Mounted Cranes for - Southern Region

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

20 Apr 2026 at 10:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a public authority affiliated with the central government, is organising a procurement process for the provision of Rail Mounted Maintenance Machines (RMMs/TRAMMs) and Rail Mounted Cranes in the Southern Region. This procurement, currently in the planning stage and scheduled as a tender process, aims to enhance railway maintenance capabilities across various regions in the United Kingdom, specifically UKI, UKK, UKJ4, and UKJ2. As part of the procurement timeline, a market engagement survey has been published, inviting insights from potential suppliers, with submissions closing on 30th April 2026. The procurement is set to proceed within a framework agreement with services to commence in April 2027 and conclude in March 2035.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in railway maintenance and related services, particularly those capable of providing skilled operators and fitters for heavy rail machinery. Suppliers in the sectors of railway maintenance vehicles and track maintenance services, with experience in utilities and above-the-threshold procurements, stand well-placed to compete. Companies that can deliver innovative, efficient machinery solutions compatible with existing rail infrastructure and offer comprehensive support services are encouraged to engage with the process, contributing to the growth and optimisation of the UK's railway system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Rail Mounted Maintenance Machines (RMMs/TRAMMs) & Rail Mounted Cranes for - Southern Region

Notice Description

Please note that this is a market engagement exercise to assist us in gaining insight into the supply and operation of RMMM within the UK market Machine Definitions RMMs are classified as: a) large - 5.5 tonne gross laden weight and above. b) medium - less than 5.5 tonne gross laden weight and greater than 1 tonne. c) small - 1 tonne gross laden weight and less. The classification of RMMMs into three bands is concerned mainly with their ability to assist each other in the event of failure. The three classifications have no influence on the application of this standard - the acceptance criteria for all RMMMs are the same, irrespective of size. * TRAMM - General Purpose Track Maintenance Machine - Used for the carriage of equipment & materials to & from depot / worksite. Is fitted with a medium duty, medium reach crane arm. Able to carry short lengths of rail, with a payload capacity of approx. 8 - 10 tonnes. Is able to thimble Continuously welded rail (CWR). Is self-propelled & can run in traffic. * High Capacity TRAMM (HCT) - Specialist Track Maintenance Machine - Used for the carriage of equipment, materials, and up to 40 lengths of 60ft rails, to & from depot / worksite. Is fitted with a medium duty, long reach crane arm. Hi-Capacity TRAMM cannot thimble CWR. Is self-propelled & can run in traffic. * TRM - Twin Jib Track Relaying Machine - Used for the lifting & handling of track panels, in the context of track renewals where panels are to be loaded / unloaded onto a train. Is self-propelled only when on the worksite, is therefore Loco hauled to & from the job, (cannot run in traffic). Lifting capacity of approx. 11 tonnes, but at a fixed length, limited radius / reach. * GPC - General Purpose 12t Crane - Used for general-purpose lifting operations within context of all types of track work. Lifting capacity of 12 tonnes, self-propelled only when on the worksite, & is therefore Loco- hauled to & from the job, (cannot run in traffic). Full radius reach of 13metres. The Contractor would be required to provide Operators and Fitters who are competent to operate items of plant in both normal rail traffic and within possessions.

Planning Information

Please copy and paste the link below into your browser to access the market engagement survey https://forms.office.com/e/KVcaJ9KENT The survey will close on 30/04/26 at 1400 We look forward to hearing from you.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068617
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035528-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons

50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2035 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
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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, TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ4 Kent, TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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