Planning

TRU W2BC Tunnel / Slab Track Tender - ES5-8

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 15:50

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has announced a planned procurement process for services related to the TRU W2BC Tunnel / Slab Track project, designated ES5-8. The procurement is slated under the "railway-track maintenance services" category and is set to occur in London, with the central office located in the Waterloo locality. As of 21 May 2026, the process remains in the planning stage, with future notices expected by 1 June 2026. The total contract is valued at £70,000,000 net, or £84,000,000 gross, and will cover a contract period from 30 April 2027 to 27 April 2035. This procurement operates under the legal basis 2023/54 and involves a special regime for utilities.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the railway maintenance industry, particularly those experienced in large-scale infrastructure projects. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for participation, offering an avenue for smaller organisations to engage in central government public authority projects. Companies with the capability to deliver specialized track maintenance services over an extended period will find this tender a favourable opportunity for business growth and sectorial expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TRU W2BC Tunnel / Slab Track Tender - ES5-8

Notice Description

The TRU W2BC Tunnel / Slab Track Tender - ES5-8

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ff4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047383-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2027 - 27 Apr 2035 Over 5 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
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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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