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TRU W2BC Tunnel Tender - ES5-8 Tender Notice

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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08 Jun 2026 at 14:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority based in London, involves a tender titled "TRU W2BC Tunnel Tender - ES5-8 Tender Notice." This project is part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade aimed at enhancing rail services across the North of England. It involves multi-disciplinary works around the Stalybridge and Huddersfield area, focusing on line speed increases, gauge clearance, station alterations, track renewals, signalling, and electrification. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with expressions of interest due by 10 July 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 3 July 2026. This project, classified under the "works" category, utilises a selective procurement method through a competitive flexible procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in railway infrastructure, particularly those capable of handling complex projects such as tunnel works with logistical constraints. Companies with strong technical and commercial capabilities, including experience as principal contractors on similar projects, would be well-positioned to compete. This procurement process prioritises technical methodology, quality management, and health and safety, making it suitable for businesses equipped with the necessary resources and strategic approach. The significant budget of £76.8 million underscores the scale and potential impact of the project, presenting a substantial growth opportunity for suitable suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TRU W2BC Tunnel Tender - ES5-8 Tender Notice

Notice Description

The W2BC is part of the wider set of enhancement schemes across the North of England, referred to as the Transpennine Route Upgrade. The key objective of these schemes is to facilitate the economic growth of the North of England through the provision of increased capacities and journey time improvements to rail services whilst achieving value for money. The W2BC Project involves works of a multi-disciplinary nature between Stalybridge and Huddersfield. Project Scope of works includes: Line speed increases, W12 gauge clearance throughout including 3x tunnels, substantial changes to 4x stations, significant volumes of track renewals, signalling work, full route electrification and additional capacity provided by a new third line from Standedge to Gledholt. Stalybridge and Scout Tunnels require significant lowering and the installation of slab track to enable W12 gauge clearance. This is specialist due to the temporary work requirements to ensure stability of the tunnels throughout the scheme and logistical constraints due to the location of the tunnels.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06afdf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053834-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45234116 - Track construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£64,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2027 - 27 Apr 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Postcode Area
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

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