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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Autumn Response Teams Framework" was conducted by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a public authority within the central government. The tender, identified as "itt_19580", was aimed at managing adherence risks in the railway sector, particularly during the challenging autumn period, and involved a selective procurement method known as the "Competitive flexible procedure". This tender falls under the industry category of railway construction works and is part of the utilities special regime. The procurement process is in the award stage, with an award notice published on 6th August 2026, and the contract starting on 30th August 2026, running until 30th August 2029, with a possible extension until 2031. Key activities will be focused around the UK, particularly in the London and South Yorkshire regions.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway construction and infrastructure maintenance, particularly those with experience in operational safety and network performance enhancements under challenging seasonal conditions. Suitable contenders for this framework would likely be large-scale construction firms with capabilities in managing proactive and reactive tasks, as highlighted by the successful bid from Amalgamated Construction Limited. Such an arrangement stimulates growth for businesses able to deliver innovative solutions and contributes to long-term collaborations with major public sector bodies like Network Rail.

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Notice Title

Autumn Response Teams Framework

Notice Description

Linked to - ocds-h6vhtk-069bb1 - System not allowing linking Autumn Response Teams (ART) provide proactive and reactive mitigation to manage low adhesion risk, protect operational safety, and improve overall network performance. Autumn is historically one of the most challenging seasons for railway operations due to railhead contamination caused primarily by leaf fall. Compacted leaf matter significantly reduces wheel-rail adhesion, increasing the risk of Signals Passed at Danger (SPADs), station over-runs, braking performance issues, and consequential service disruption.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06de1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074875-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45234100 - Railway construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,086,908 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

AMALGAMATED CONSTRUCTION

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