Planning

Framework Agreement for the manufacture and supply of concrete bearers

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

27 May 2026 at 09:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a prominent public authority in the central government, is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Framework Agreement for the manufacture and supply of concrete bearers." This tender, categorized under the goods industry and specifically related to concrete sleepers, is located in London, United Kingdom, and is expected to commence in 2027, with a contract duration until 2032. The framework agreement is valued at £13.32 million gross and is part of the utilities' special regime, indicating the procurement's significance. The planning notice was published on 27th May 2026, with a future notice date scheduled for 29th July 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specializing in manufacturing and supplying concrete bearers, with a considerable contract value up for grabs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-positioned to benefit from this procurement due to its suitability under the framework agreement. Companies with expertise in the production of sleepers or related concrete products have the potential to secure a long-term supply deal with Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, enhancing their market presence and contributing to sustainable growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the manufacture and supply of concrete bearers

Notice Description

This is a Framework Agreement for the manufacture and supply of concrete bearers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a597
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049466-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

34947100 - Sleepers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,100,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2027 - 30 Mar 2032 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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