Planning

Design & Build of a Multi-Purpose Vehicle Fleet

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

28 May 2026 at 11:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, involves the design and build of a multi-purpose vehicle fleet comprising up to 32 new vehicles, primarily classified under railway maintenance or service vehicles. The process is currently in the planning stage with significant milestones ahead, including a future notice date scheduled for 17th June 2026. The contract, characterised under special regimes for utilities, highlights a significant procurement opportunity with a projected value of £256 million, grossing up to £307 million. This initiative is centred in London, United Kingdom, with the contract period extending from May 2027 to December 2034.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in vehicle design and construction, with an emphasis on railway maintenance vehicles. The procurement process is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given their eligibility and suitability for the contract. Businesses positioned to deliver innovative design and construction solutions within the transportation sector have the potential to significantly benefit from this contract, offering a long-term engagement over several years, which can lead to sustained business development and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design & Build of a Multi-Purpose Vehicle Fleet

Notice Description

Design & Build of a Multi-Purpose Vehicle Fleet- Up to 32 new Multi-purpose vehicles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a787
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050265-2026
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

34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£256,000,000 £100M-£1B
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
17 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 May 2027 - 31 Dec 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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