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EC, EM, NE - Legionella Services

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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03 Jul 2026 at 15:46

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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03 Jul 2026 at 15:30

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has awarded a contract titled "EC, EM, NE – Legionella Services" to SOCOTEC UK Ltd. This procurement falls under the ‘services’ category and involves undertaking legionella risk assessments across the eastern region including depots, signal boxes, and stations. The procurement process utilised the direct procurement method, specifically through a direct award, to address business continuity and specialist requirements. The contract was awarded on 3rd July 2026, and is set to commence on 15th July 2026 with an anticipated completion date of 30th September 2026, although there is an option for a six-month extension. The project covers the UK region, ensuring compliance with statutory Legionella control requirements to mitigate health and safety risks.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities for firms involved in technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in health and safety compliance and specialist testing within the utilities sector. Businesses with certified personnel in rail operations and experience dealing with public sector organisations could find this project aligns well with their capabilities. The direct award method underscores the need for specialised skills, suggesting that businesses with a strong track record in delivering critical safety and compliance services stand the best chance of competing successfully in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EC, EM, NE - Legionella Services

Notice Description

Undertake legionella risk assessment across the eastern region, to depots, signal boxes and stations

Procurement Information

Business Continuity: The services are critical to maintaining statutory compliance with Legionella control requirements; interruption would present immediate health and safety risks. Specialist Requirement: Works require specialist accredited testing, reporting and rail-qualified personnel. Operational Risk: Failure to award promptly could lead to non-compliance with L8 and potential health risks to staff and passengers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062988-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£462,885 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCOTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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