Planning

Autumn Response Teams Framework

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

19 May 2026 at 09:52

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is planning a procurement process titled "Autumn Response Teams Framework," aimed at enhancing railway operations by managing low adhesion risks during the autumn season. This tender falls under the category of railway construction works and railway-track maintenance services, within the main procurement category of works. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with the procurement method being selective, operating below the threshold as per the dynamic market reference. Interested businesses should note the deadline for expressions of interest is set for 28th May 2026, with the contract period running from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. The procuring entity is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in railway construction and maintenance. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those registered with the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) and possessing valid audit certifications for the relevant product codes. Furthermore, companies need to have a Principal Contractor License or a Provisional Principal Contractor License by the contract award stage. The framework sets the stage for selected businesses to showcase their capabilities in mitigation and safety management, aligning with Network Rail’s objective to optimise network performance and operational safety during challenging seasonal periods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autumn Response Teams Framework

Notice Description

Autumn Response Teams (ART) provide proactive and reactive mitigation to manage low adhesion risk, protect operational safety, and improve overall network performance. Autumn is historically one of the most challenging seasons for railway operations due to railhead contamination caused primarily by leaf fall. Compacted leaf matter significantly reduces wheel-rail adhesion, increasing the risk of Signals Passed at Danger (SPADs), station over-runs, braking performance issues, and consequential service disruption.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069bb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045660-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - by reference to dynamic market
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

45234100 - Railway construction works

50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,861,808 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,861,808 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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