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Transparency Notice - Technical Support Services

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for "Transparency Notice - Technical Support Services." This contract, with a focus on repair and maintenance services of locomotives, specifically involves Supply Chain Services' requirement for technical support for Network Rail's plain line grinders and milling train. Located in London, the procurement process culminated in May 2026 with the award announcement. The direct award procurement method was utilised due to specific conditions such as intellectual property rights and technical uniqueness, and it is categorised under the utilities regime. The contract period commences on 1st October 2026 and is set to end on 31st March 2032, with the possibility of a six-month renewal.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the repair and maintenance of locomotives, particularly those equipped to operate as or collaborate with original equipment manufacturers. Businesses that possess the necessary intellectual property rights or exclusive technical know-how can leverage this contract to enhance their market position and sustain business growth. By aligning with Network Rail Infrastructure Limited's strategic needs, companies can gain a vital role in providing essential technical support across a significant infrastructure network, ensuring continuous performance and reliability of critical rail maintenance equipment.

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Notice Title

Transparency Notice - Technical Support Services

Notice Description

Supply Chain Services, part of Route Services, have a requirement for Technical Support services from the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for Network Rail's five plain line grinders and Network Rail's milling train. The requirement covers both remote support and physical attendance to fix issues, plus relevant technical administration and software maintenance. The cost will only be incurred if the maintainer cannot use their own contract with the OEM for whatever reason.

Procurement Information

Section 41 - Schedule 5: Paragraph 5 The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract-- (a)due to these particular suppliers having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply services or and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those services that would be able to comply with the requirements Paragraph 6 The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract-- (a)due to an absence of competition for technical reasons of being the original equipment manufacturer, only a particular supplier can supply the services required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those services Paragraph 7 The public contract concerns the supply of services by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing services in circumstances where-- (a)a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving services that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing on track plant goods and services (b)the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance of the on track plant.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069756
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043770-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50221000 - Repair and maintenance services of locomotives

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,754,550 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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