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project_46090 - #44262 - Crossing Restoration Machine (CRM)

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

11 May 2026 at 11:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, is overseeing the procurement process titled "project_46090 - #44262 - Crossing Restoration Machine (CRM)." This initiative falls under the railway equipment industry category and aims to acquire an automated welding machine for consistent, high-quality welds across complete cross units. The project, currently in the planning stage, had a pre-market engagement activity that concluded on 1st May 2026. The official notice for this procurement process was published retroactively on 11th May 2026 to maintain transparency and accurate procurement records. Potential bidders should note that the contract is expected to commence on 12th October 2026 and conclude by 11th October 2027.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers within the railway equipment sector capable of providing innovative welding technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate as the lot specification supports such entities. Businesses that can demonstrate enhanced welding reliability, reduced failures, and improved crossing performance will be well-positioned to compete. The procurement process is being conducted under a utilities special regime, emphasising the need for cost-efficient, high-quality solutions in line with current UK legislation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

project_46090 - #44262 - Crossing Restoration Machine (CRM)

Notice Description

An automated welding machine to deliver consistent, repeatable welds across a full cross unit including both wing rails and nose. The system must deliver improved welding consistency utilising a Flux Cored Arc Welding process , reduce manual rework, and minimise variation in welding quality. Evidence shall be provided to demonstrate enhanced reliability, reduced repeat failures, and improved long-term crossing performance.

Planning Information

This notice relates to pre-market engagement activity undertaken which ended 01/05/2026. Opportunity was published on Bravo, but the notice was delayed in error and is now being issued retrospectively to ensure transparency an maintain procurement record

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069587
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042923-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34940000 - Railway equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2027 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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