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Operational Property Inspections Framework

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

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13 Oct 2026 at 14:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is seeking suppliers for a framework providing operational property inspection services across its estate in the United Kingdom. The work covers inspecting and assessing operational property assets, reporting on their condition and managing inspection findings to support statutory compliance, asset condition monitoring and maintenance planning. The requirement is for building inspection and related building services consultancy. The framework will have up to two suppliers, and prices are based on rates submitted during the tender process. The services must be delivered to the specification, service requirements and performance standards set out for the framework. This is a utilities procurement by Network Rail.

Network Rail invited offers through a competitive flexible procedure, with a supplier questionnaire stage to assess participation conditions followed by an invitation-to-tender stage for shortlisted suppliers. The single lot has an estimated value of £36 million excluding VAT (£43.2 million including VAT). Enquiries were due by 6 November 2026 at 12:00, and tender submissions by 12 November 2026 at 12:00. The planned contract period runs from 1 May 2027 to 30 April 2031, with yearly extensions available up to 30 April 2035. The buyer expected to decide on the award by 23 April 2027. Evaluation is weighted equally: technical quality is 50% and commercial price is 50%.

This opportunity suits suppliers with experience inspecting and assessing operational property, producing condition reports and managing findings in ways that support compliance, monitoring and maintenance planning. Network Rail has indicated that small and medium-sized businesses are suitable participants. Suppliers must pass a financial health check and hold the RICCL codes listed in the participation instructions by the time of award. The framework calls for suitably qualified providers able to meet the specified service requirements and performance standards across Network Rail’s estate. It is a substantial, multi-year requirement delivered through a framework with up to two providers, so bidders should be equipped to provide the required inspection service at estate-wide scale and submit rates for their services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operational Property Inspections Framework

Notice Description

Network Rail intends to procure a framework for the provision of Operational Property Inspection (OPI) services across its estate. The services will include the inspection, assessment, reporting and management of operational property assets to support statutory compliance, asset condition monitoring and maintenance planning. The framework will be delivered by suitably qualified suppliers in accordance with the specification, service requirements and performance standards set out in the procurement documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Yearly extensions in the form of 1 + 1 + 1+ 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0786a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096594-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315000 - Building services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71315400 - Building-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£36,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2027 - 30 Apr 2031 4-5 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 Ltd
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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