---
title: "Operation of the Railway Industry Development Centre at Melton"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029a0c"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Operation of the Railway Industry Development Centre at Melton

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029a0c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the operation of the Railway Industry Development Centre (RIDC) at Melton, located in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. This tender, initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, falls under the services category, specifically providing support services for railway transport. The procurement is currently in the award stage with the successful contract awarded on 1st March 2021, valued at £18,900,000. The procurement method used was a selective, competitive procedure with negotiation. The lot involves management of train movements, encompassing elements such as security and cleaning, with an option to extend the contract duration after four years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in railway operations, logistics, and support services. Companies with capabilities in managing railway environments, offering soft services, or providing equipment like shunting locomotives and waste management are well-suited to compete for this contract. With a considerable contract value and potential for subcontracting, this is a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the transport and infrastructure sector.

## Notice

Operation of the RIDC Railway Test Track at Melton, Leicestershire, United Kingdom.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The operation (management of train movements) of Melton Rail Innovation Development Centre test track railway and workshop environment excluding infrastructure and building maintenance, includes but not limited to a small amount of soft services such as security and cleaning and light duties such as changing lamps, unblocking toilets, managing incidents such as floods, etc.

Options: Option to extend after 4 years by up to 2 additional years and giving a total possible length of 6 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004763-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,900,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Regent's Park |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GB RAILFREIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63711000 - Support services for railway transport

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004763-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.networkrail.co.uk
- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:124939-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

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