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Seasonal Fleet Services Support - PLC units

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

01 Jun 2026 at 08:09

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has announced a planned procurement process for "Seasonal Fleet Services Support - PLC units," with emphasis on services within the industry category of repair and maintenance of rolling stock. As of 1st June 2026, the process is in the planning stage, with further communication anticipated by 31st July 2027. The procurement involves an overhaul and maintenance of MPV base vehicles and engines for the seasonal fleet, specifically targeting high-level support services during the Autumn Treatment months. The total estimated value is £24 million with operations slated to commence on 1st April 2028 and conclude by 31st March 2033. This procurement initiative will take place in London, UK, involving a contract suited for SMEs and VCSEs under a utility special regime.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in vehicle overhaul and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in rolling stock. With a significant budget and a multi-year contract, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with operational capabilities in providing rapid support services can leverage this opportunity. The potential businesses well-suited to compete are those with a track record in delivering mobile service solutions and robust infrastructure to manage high-demand situations, especially in transportation and rail sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Seasonal Fleet Services Support - PLC units

Notice Description

Overhaul & maintenance of MPV Base Vehicles and engines for the Seasonal fleet, including operational, mobile, 24/7 high-level support services during the months of Autumn Treatment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a9ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051167-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 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
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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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