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title: "Scotland's Railway Slabtrack Repair & Maintenance Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b21c"
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# Scotland's Railway Slabtrack Repair & Maintenance Framework

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b21c

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd has recently awarded a contract for the "Scotland's Railway Slabtrack Repair & Maintenance Framework" to Aureos Rail Limited. This framework aims to deliver essential repair and maintenance services for 18 miles of slabtrack across Scotland’s Railway. With a completion status marked on 9th February 2026 and a contract term potentially extending over six years, this procurement falls under the 'works' category, specifically focusing on railway construction works in the UK. The procurement process was conducted via a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, displaying a selective procurement method. The awarded contract is valued at £30 million; however, no committed spend is required upfront, reflecting the framework's demand-driven approach.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for large-scale rail service companies, particularly those specialising in railway construction and infrastructure maintenance. The scope of work, including logistical support, urgent responses, inspections, testing, and design work, underscores the demand for comprehensive rail-related expertise. Companies that excel in safety, sustainability, and cost management are well-positioned to benefit from this framework, potentially leading to further procurement opportunities through their demonstrated performance and capacity to handle urgent and programmed work efficiently.

## Notice

Scotland's Railway Slabtrack Repair & Maintenance Framework between Network Rail and one Contractor will deliver repair and maintenance works for the 18 miles of slabtrack across Scotland's Railway. The Contractor shall be required to respond to call outs within the below timescales: Urgent Response: Attend within 24 hours of Instruction Route Maintenance: Attend within 7 days of Instruction Programmed: As stated in Contract Order The framework encompasses a broad range of slabtrack-related tasks on and around the railway infrastructure. Key activities include: * General Slabtrack Works: All trades related to slabtrack, including track fixings and sub-structure work. * Inspection and Assessment Support: Enabling works to facilitate inspections and assessments. * Urgent Response: Capability to address urgent situations promptly and respond within 24 hours. * Design Work: Involvement in design tasks as required. * Logistical Support: Booking possessions, isolations, and road closures, as well as managing materials stockholding and transportation. * Surveys and Testing: Conducting surveys and laboratory testing as needed. * Inspection and Testing: Conduct suitable inspection and testing of works in line with railway standards. The framework shall have no committed spend however, it is estimated that there shall be approximately PS30 million (including options and headroom) worth of works awarded via this contract over the lifespan of the framework.

### Lot Information

Depots and Lineside

Procurement of a framework to carry out repair and maintenance works of Network Rail's slabtrack asset across Scotland.

Options: This Framework Agreement may be extended for an additional 2 years with 2 No. 1 Year options at Network Rail's sole discretion. Maximum duration of 6 years (4+1+1).

Stations and Non-Lineside Infrastructure

Framework Agreement for construction works projects. No minimum or maximum value to individual projects to be called off via the Framework Agreement.

Options: Option to extend for a maximum of three (3) years in 12 month periods.

Mechanical and Electrical

Framework Agreement for construction works projects. No minimum or maximum value to individual projects to be called off via the Framework Agreement.

Options: Option to extend for a maximum of three (3) years in 12 month periods.

Station Painting

Framework Agreement for construction works projects. No minimum or maximum value to individual projects to be called off via the Framework Agreement.

Options: Option to extend for a maximum of three (3) years in 12 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011537-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £709,841,854 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD |
| Additional buyers | RSSB; TRANSPORT FOR LONDON; TRANSPORT UK EAST ANGLIA LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2M 2RB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLI London, TLI4 Inner London - East, TLI5 Outer London - East and North East, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 27 |
| Supplier names | AMALGAMATED CONSTRUCTION; AUREOS RAIL; BELL GROUP; BRAYBROOK; C SPENCER; CAPEL (C.S; CAPEL (C.S.; CONSTRUCTION MARINE; GLOSTER MEP; H.A. MARKS; HOLLYWELL BUILDING SERVICES; KELTBRAY RAIL; LEC-SERVE; MORSON HUMAN RESOURCES; NATIONWIDE ENGINEERING; OTIS; POD TRAK; RAILSCAPE; ROBERTS & SALE CONSTRUCTION (UK; ROTHWELL GROUP; RSS INFRASTRUCTURE; RTG RAIL SERVICES; SIEMENS MOBILITY; SONIC RAIL SERVICES; TES2000; TOTAL PROPERTY SUPPORT SERVICES; WALKER CONSTRUCTION (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45234100 - Railway construction works
- 45313200 - Escalator installation work
- 50740000 - Repair and maintenance services of escalators

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011537-2026
- 6 Jan 2026 at 16:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000824-2026
- 8 Oct 2025 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063459-2025
- 10 Sep 2025 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055278-2025
- 5 Aug 2025 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045995-2025
- 6 Jun 2025 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030473-2025
- 23 Dec 2024 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041404-2024
- 18 May 2021 at 10:49 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010923-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- http://www.risqs.org
- http://www.siemens.com
- https://shop.risqs.org/Register
- https://tfl.gov.uk/
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk

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