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title: "Maintenance of the New Measurement Train (NMT)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dee4"
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# Maintenance of the New Measurement Train (NMT)

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dee4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Maintenance of the New Measurement Train (NMT)" involves Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, based in London, United Kingdom. This contract, identified under project_41411, primarily falls within the services category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services of locomotives (CPV code 50221000). The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract being signed on 8th September 2025. It was conducted through a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, classified as a selective method. The maintenance services are geographically covered within the UK, and the tender process initially ended on 14th March 2025.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for large firms specializing in locomotive maintenance services. Companies with expertise in heavy maintenance, light maintenance, and cleaning of complex rail systems will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, creating growth opportunities in the high-demand railway services market. The involvement in subcontracting further amplifies the scope for businesses capable of fulfilling specific technical tasks such as ultrasonic axle testing and welfare services. The contract includes the possibility of extensions, which indicates long-term collaboration prospects for qualifying suppliers. The awarded vendor, Colas Rail Limited, with its London-based operations, underscores the competitive nature and potential for collaborative subcontracting to meet the extensive technical requirements.

## Notice

The contract covers the maintenance of the New Measurement Train (NMT), a critical asset within Network Rail's Infrastructure Monitoring fleet. The NMT operates across high-mileage and high-traffic segments of track, delivering essential data to ensure compliance with track standards, particularly Category 1a and 1 routes. The awarded services include: Heavy and light maintenance of the NMT fleet, comprising Class 43 Power Cars and Mk3 Trailer Cars. Cleaning operations. Provision of NMT technicians responsible for overnight service exams, fault response, and technical riding duties. Scheduled maintenance activities on a weekly, per-period, and bi-period basis. Support for QL3 and QL4 MTU engine overhauls managed by a separate maintainer.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract covers the maintenance of the New Measurement Train (NMT), a critical asset within Network Rail's Infrastructure Monitoring fleet. The NMT operates across high-mileage and high-traffic segments of track, delivering essential data to ensure compliance with track standards, particularly Category 1a and 1 routes. The awarded services include heavy and light maintenance of the NMT fleet (Class 43 Power Cars and Mk3 Trailer Cars), cleaning operations, provision of NMT technicians for overnight service exams, fault response, and technical riding duties. Maintenance activities are scheduled weekly, per-period, and bi-period, with support for QL3 and QL4 MTU engine overhauls managed by a separate maintainer.

Options: The contract includes two optional one-year extensions (12 + 12 months), subject to performance and operational requirements.

Renewal: 12+12

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055260-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 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 | £8,480,000 |

## 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 | 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 | COLAS RAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50221000 - Repair and maintenance services of locomotives

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2025 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055260-2025
- 13 Feb 2025 at 17:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005021-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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