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NRHS Tamping Services Framework

NETWORK RAIL (HIGH SPEED) LIMITED

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24 Aug 2026 at 14:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail (High Speed) Limited is procuring railway-track maintenance services through the NRHS Tamping Services Framework. The requirement is for a supplier to operate supplier-provided tamping machines on HS1 infrastructure, delivering High Output and Sprinter Campaigns. This is a services opportunity for specialist rail plant operators and contractors able to provide tamping capability and support planned track maintenance campaigns. The work concerns HS1 infrastructure rather than general construction or routine non-rail maintenance. The framework is intended to provide a single supplier for the required service, with delivery based on a schedule of rates. The buyer has identified the tamping supply market as limited, so the opportunity is particularly relevant to established suppliers with suitable machines, operational capability and the capacity to support HS1 activities.

The process has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open, competitive flexible procedure. It is a single-stage tender, with conditions of participation included in the qualification envelope. Enquiries close at 15:00 on 21 September 2026, and offers must be submitted by 15:00 on 28 September 2026 through the Bravo Platform, using reference itt_19611. The contract is valued at £14,500,000 excluding VAT, or £17,400,000 including VAT. The framework contract period is 1 March 2027 to 31 March 2032, with a possible three-year extension to 31 March 2035. Award is due by 4 December 2026. Quality carries 60%: technical submission 42%, health and safety 6%, and social value 12%; commercial assessment carries 40%.

This opportunity suits a specialist rail maintenance supplier that can operate tamping machines and deliver both High Output and Sprinter Campaigns on HS1 infrastructure. Bidders need to satisfy the buyer’s conditions of participation during the qualification stage and demonstrate a credible technical submission. Health and safety performance is a distinct part of the evaluation, so suppliers should be able to evidence safe rail plant operations and robust site controls. The requirement also rewards social value proposals. The framework is designed for one supplier and awards work by direct award without reopening competition, making dependable capacity, mobilisation planning and sustained service delivery important. It is best suited to an established operator with access to suitable tamping plant and the resources to support a long-term rail maintenance service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NRHS Tamping Services Framework

Notice Description

The operation of supplier provided Tamping Machines to deliver High Output and Sprinter Campaigns on the HS1 infrastructure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The framework contains a 3 year extension if required for continutation of the service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06eaa0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080393-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2031-04-01

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 (HIGH SPEED) 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
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

Notice Documents

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