Planning

TRAMMs & Cranes from 01st April 2027 - Southern

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 15:00

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a public authority under central government, is planning a procurement process for the hiring and operation of Rail Mounted Maintenance Machines (RMMS), including Track Maintenance Machines (TRAMMS) and Cranes, titled "TRAMMs & Cranes from 01st April 2027 - Southern." This procurement falls under the works industry category, specifically targeting the hiring of construction and civil engineering machinery with an operator. Located in London, UK, the procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice expected to be published by 26 November 2026. The total value of the contract is anticipated to be £24 million, with the contract period set from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in the hiring of machinery with operators. Small and medium enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises are well-positioned to compete for this contract, given the procurement's suitability considerations. By engaging in this project, businesses can expand their portfolios, enter or solidify their presence in the rail infrastructure maintenance market, and form potential long-term relationships within the public utilities sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TRAMMs & Cranes from 01st April 2027 - Southern

Notice Description

Hire and operation of Rail Mounted Maintenance Machines (RMMS) to include Track Maintenance Machines (TRAMMS) & Cranes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a42b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048995-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
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
1 Nov 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 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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