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title: "Network Rail High Speed - Operation and Maintenance of Rail Plant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047308"
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# Network Rail High Speed - Operation and Maintenance of Rail Plant

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL HIGH SPEED LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047308

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Operation and Maintenance of Rail Plant" has been undertaken by Network Rail High Speed Ltd, located in London, United Kingdom. Under the procurement category of services, the focus is on repair and maintenance services of rail plant equipment on HS1 infrastructure in the UKJ region. This ongoing tender process began with a call for competition and employs a selective procurement method that involves negotiation. The procurement stage included both the tender announcement in June 2024 and subsequent award in December 2025. While the tender period ended on 26 July 2024, the contract was formally awarded and signed on 1 December 2025, with Balfour Beatty Rail Limited securing the contract valued at £37,373,817.62.

This opportunity presents significant business growth prospects for companies specialising in railway services and equipment maintenance. The tender involves a comprehensive scope including configuration, maintenance of on-track machines, and management of specialised modules, making it particularly suitable for businesses with technical competence and experience in large-scale infrastructure maintenance. The quality-to-price award criteria of 60:40 also suggest that technical expertise in this domain could be pivotal in securing future contracts. With potential for renewal in the form of re-tender opportunities, businesses that are adept at performing to high technical standards, while maintaining cost efficiencies, would be well-positioned to compete effectively.

## Notice

Provision of services for the operation and maintenance of Rail Plant equipment on HS1 infrastructure. This includes configuration and operation of works trains, maintenance of on-track machines, and management of specialised modules. The supplier will be fully responsible for maintenance, performance, and planning of all related tasks.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NRHS procured a supplier to deliver comprehensive operation and maintenance services for all Rail Plant equipment on HS1 infrastructure. The scope of work includes: Configuration and operation of works trains to support engineering and maintenance activities. Maintenance of on-track machines to ensure safe and reliable performance. Management of specialised modules required for specific operational tasks. The supplier is responsible for the full lifecycle of these services, including maintenance planning, execution, performance monitoring, and assessment of machinery and modules to maintain operational efficiency and compliance. The contract value is inclusive of estimated CPI increases over the contract duration and an allowance for change and risk contingency.

Renewal: Renewal shall be in the form of a re-tender opportunity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082023-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,373,817 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL HIGH SPEED 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BALFOUR BEATTY RAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2025 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082023-2025
- 27 Jun 2024 at 12:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019681-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.networkrail.co.uk
- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57823

## Provenance

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