---
title: "Rail Engineering Technician Level 3 Tender (New Entrance Apprenticeship Tender - NEAT)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040416"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD"
published: "2024-08-16"
---

# Rail Engineering Technician Level 3 Tender (New Entrance Apprenticeship Tender - NEAT)

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040416

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## Summary

The recent procurement process initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd pertains to the delivery of Rail Engineering Technician Level 3 apprenticeships, aiming to secure services in the vocational training category. The procurement process is categorised under "services" and utilises an open procedure. This stage, marked as "award/contract", has resulted in an active award to Inspiro Learning Limited. The tender, titled "Rail Engineering Technician Level 3 Tender (New Entrance Apprenticeship Tender - NEAT)", covers a nation-wide service delivery within the UK and involves a substantial budget allocated for a duration starting from December 2024 to the end of 2031. Key dates include the award period beginning on 8th April 2024, and bids having been submitted by mid-March 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in vocational and technical training services, particularly those with expertise in rail engineering. The sizable contract value of up to £46,000,000 over several years underlines the potential for businesses to gain long-term collaboration with a critical infrastructure entity like Network Rail. Ideal contenders for such opportunities include large-scale training providers and education entities capable of delivering comprehensive technical, leadership, and safety training programs. Businesses positioned to offer full-spectrum apprenticeship services adhering to the ESFA regulations would benefit significantly from engaging in this tender.

## Notice

Delivery of Rail Engineering Technician Level 3, nationally for Network Rail

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Delivery of Rail Engineering Technician Level 3, nationally for Network Rail

Renewal: NR will issue F05 should a retender be required

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026027-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,000,000 |
| Lots value | £46,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## 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 | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8SW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSPIRO LEARNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2024 at 07:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026027-2024
- 16 Feb 2024 at 14:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005239-2024
- 27 Sep 2023 at 09:23 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028462-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.networkrail.co.uk
- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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