Planning

IM Fleet - Operate, Maintenance, Planning & Traction - Lot 2 (S&CMPV, TRU, Inspection Saloon 'Caroline' )

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

31 May 2026 at 22:16

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority based in London, is planning a procurement process titled "IM Fleet - Operate, Maintenance, Planning & Traction - Lot 2 (S&CMPV, TRU, Inspection Saloon ‘Caroline’)." The procurement falls under the services category, specifically within railway transport services, and is subject to special utilities regime. The planning stage was announced on 31 May 2026, with a future notice expected by 25 December 2026. The contract is scheduled to begin on 31 December 2027 and conclude by 2 October 2033. As part of the procurement process, the value is stated at £7,670,827 net (£9,204,992.40 gross). The tender is still at the planned stage, indicating that interested bidders should prepare for upcoming announcements.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant growth avenue for businesses specialising in railway transport services, particularly those capable of providing operation, maintenance, planning, and traction services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are deemed suitable to participate in this tender. Given the long-term nature and substantial value, companies with robust capabilities in delivering comprehensive railway services over extended periods would find this an attractive proposition. Engaging with Network Rail Infrastructure Limited in such contracts could bolster a company's reputation and broaden its project portfolio within the UK’s railway sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IM Fleet - Operate, Maintenance, Planning & Traction - Lot 2 (S&CMPV, TRU, Inspection Saloon 'Caroline' )

Notice Description

IM Fleet - Operate, Maintenance, Planning and Traction - Lot 2 (S&CMPV, TRU, Inspection Saloon 'Caroline' )

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a9c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051146-2026
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
£7,670,827 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 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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