Planning

Rail Haulage

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

28 May 2026 at 11:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority, is planning a procurement process for a project titled "Rail Haulage." This procurement, documented under the ID 050233-2026, falls under the services industry category, focusing specifically on railway transport services. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date set for 8th December 2026. The project is set to commence on 1st December 2027 and conclude on 30th November 2034. The procurement involves a significant financial commitment, with a gross project value of £1.32 billion, and encompasses the operation of Local Distribution Centres across the United Kingdom, with the main location being London.

This tender presents expansive opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in railway transport services. Given the project's substantial budget and the planned operation period of seven years, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in rail haulage could greatly benefit. Companies capable of delivering innovative and efficient transport solutions, or those experienced in managing large-scale distribution centres, are particularly well-positioned to compete and potentially partner with Network Rail in fulfilling this national requirement for possession hours and operational activities. The structured planning of this project suggests a well-coordinated effort, promising stability and long-term engagement for the successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rail Haulage

Notice Description

National requirement for rail haulage possession hours and operation of Local Distribution Centres.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a771
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050233-2026
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
£1,100,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Dec 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2027 - 30 Nov 2034 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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