Planning

Supply of Rail - Long, Short and Switch

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 12:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is planning a procurement process titled "Supply of Rail - Long, Short and Switch," focused on rail supply in the United Kingdom. The process is in the planning stage as of 26th May 2026, with an invitation to tender expected by 24th June 2029. The procurement, classified under the industry category for goods, specifically involves the provision of rails, aligning with the CPV code 34946110. The value of the procurement is estimated at £258.9 million, excluding VAT, with a contract period commencing on 30th June 2030 and concluding on 1st July 2035. This procurement falls under the special regime of utilities and is situated in the region of London, with Network Rail acting as the central government public authority buyer.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies in the goods supply sector specialising in rail materials. Given the sizeable contract value and long-term nature of the procurement, businesses that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or those that are voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The procurement strategy, which includes a planned timeline and comprehensive scope, offers a structured and potentially lucrative chance for businesses capable of supplying rail materials to penetrate or expand within the rail infrastructure industry. Businesses with strong logistics capabilities and experience in serving public authorities will find this procurement especially well-suited to their strengths.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Rail - Long, Short and Switch

Notice Description

The Supply of Rail - Long, Short and Switch

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048789-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34946110 - Rails

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£258,900,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jun 20294 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2030 - 1 Jul 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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