Planning

IM Fleet - Operate and Traction - Lot 1 (NMT & PLPR 1 - 4 (5), Mentor)

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

29 May 2026 at 14:14

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "IM Fleet - Operate and Traction - Lot 1 (NMT & PLPR 1 – 4 (5), Mentor)." This contract is part of the services industry category and focuses on railway transport services. The procurement process has been initiated as a tender, and the planning documents were published on 29 May 2026. The contract is planned to begin on 31 December 2027 and end on 2 October 2033, with communication of future notices expected by 26 December 2026. The procurement method employed is for services falling under the special regime of utilities, with the project being located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the railway transport services sector, particularly those experienced in operating and providing traction services. The contract is notably suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a substantial value of £35,142,099. Businesses interested in expanding into public sector contracts or enhancing their footprint in the rail industry would find this tender appealing. The involvement with a major public authority like Network Rail also promises potential future partnerships and growth within the UK rail infrastructure domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IM Fleet - Operate and Traction - Lot 1 (NMT & PLPR 1 - 4 (5), Mentor)

Notice Description

IM Fleet - Operate and Traction - Lot 1 (NMT and PLPR 1 - 4 (5), Mentor)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a914
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050924-2026
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
£35,142,099 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Dec 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2027 - 2 Oct 2033 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
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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