Planning

Operation & Maintenance of Seasonal Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs) - North

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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22 May 2026 at 13:00

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, focuses on the "Operation & Maintenance of Seasonal Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs) - North." This tender belongs to the railway transport services industry category and is classified under services with a special regime for utilities. The contract is planned to commence on 24th August 2030 and conclude on 5th August 2035, with the procurement stage currently in the planning phase. Network Rail is based in London and operates as a public authority within the central government. Interested parties should note the future notice date set for 29th July 2029.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are explicitly considered suitable. Companies with expertise in railway transport services will be well-positioned to engage with this opportunity, given the substantial contract value. Businesses focusing on long-term service provision in the utility sectors, particularly those experienced in maintaining and operating specialised vehicles, will find this tender particularly appealing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operation & Maintenance of Seasonal Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs) - North

Notice Description

The Operation & Maintenance of Seasonal Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs) - North

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a154
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047922-2026
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60200000 - Railway transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,782,821 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jul 20294 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Aug 2030 - 5 Aug 2035 4-5 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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