Planning

Network Rail Physiotherapy Services and Functional Rehabilitation Programme

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

14 May 2026 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Network Rail Physiotherapy Services and Functional Rehabilitation Programme". This tender is focused on the services industry, specifically targeting physiotherapy and health services, with a total estimated value of £6,000,000. The aim is to solicit insights from experienced providers to offer innovative physical rehabilitation services and reduce musculoskeletal issues across the workforce. Submissions for the market engagement are to be made via the Network Rail BravoNR procurement portal by 1 June 2026. The service is intended for Network Rail employees across the UK and is designed to be accessible through various channels. This procurement falls under the special regime for utilities and is above the financial threshold, signifying its significance and scope.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the healthcare and physiotherapy sectors, particularly those capable of delivering innovative, work-focused rehabilitation services to a large and dispersed workforce. It is a prime opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their client base and demonstrate unique value propositions. The contract period extends from October 2027 to September 2034, affording long-term engagement for successful bidders. Companies with expertise in evidence-based treatment approaches and advanced case management practices, especially those adaptable to online and telehealth platforms, would be highly competitive contenders for this contract.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Network Rail Physiotherapy Services and Functional Rehabilitation Programme

Notice Description

Network Rail is seeking to engage with experienced physiotherapy service providers to gather insight on the delivery of work-focused, innovative and proactive physical rehabilitation services aimed at reducing the incidence of musculoskeletal ill health across its workforce. Suppliers are invited to share information on evidence-based treatment approaches, case management practices, and innovative service solutions tailored to the needs of a large, diverse, and geographically dispersed organisation. The envisaged service would be available to all Network Rail employees across the UK and accessible via multiple channels, including telephone, online platforms, and secure service portals. Access routes are expected to include self-referral, manager referral, and referrals from associated services within the Occupational Health, Hygiene and Wellbeing portfolio (e.g. Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programme and DSE assessments).

Planning Information

Engagement submissions to be made via the Network Rail BravoNR procurement portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069868
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044227-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85142100 - Physiotherapy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-069868-2026-05-14T09:48:14+01:00",
    "date": "2026-05-14T09:48:14+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-069868",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PNZN-9524-VCQJ",
            "name": "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PNZN-9524-VCQJ"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Waterloo General Office",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SE1 8SW",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI45"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Beyant Ryatt",
                "email": "beyant.ryatt@networkrail.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.networkrail.co.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PNZN-9524-VCQJ",
        "name": "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
    },
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "engagement",
                "type": "engagement",
                "description": "Engagement submissions to be made via the Network Rail BravoNR procurement portal.",
                "dueDate": "2026-06-01T23:59:59+01:00",
                "status": "scheduled"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "044227-2026",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK2",
                "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044227-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-05-14T09:48:14+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-069868",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Network Rail Physiotherapy Services and Functional Rehabilitation Programme",
        "description": "Network Rail is seeking to engage with experienced physiotherapy service providers to gather insight on the delivery of work-focused, innovative and proactive physical rehabilitation services aimed at reducing the incidence of musculoskeletal ill health across its workforce. Suppliers are invited to share information on evidence-based treatment approaches, case management practices, and innovative service solutions tailored to the needs of a large, diverse, and geographically dispersed organisation. The envisaged service would be available to all Network Rail employees across the UK and accessible via multiple channels, including telephone, online platforms, and secure service portals. Access routes are expected to include self-referral, manager referral, and referrals from associated services within the Occupational Health, Hygiene and Wellbeing portfolio (e.g. Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programme and DSE assessments).",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "85142100",
                        "description": "Physiotherapy services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "85100000",
                        "description": "Health services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 6000000,
            "amount": 5000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "specialRegime": [
            "utilities"
        ],
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2027-10-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2034-09-30T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "status": "planning"
            }
        ],
        "status": "planning"
    },
    "language": "en"
}