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title: "Provision of Occupational Health (OH) Services for OH Physician Resource, OH Services for the OH Service and Specialist Service Referrals"
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# Provision of Occupational Health (OH) Services for OH Physician Resource, OH Services for the OH Service and Specialist Service Referrals

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04edf6

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority located in London, has concluded the procurement process for the provision of Occupational Health (OH) Services and Specialist Referrals. This procurement falls under the health services category, with the procurement classified under the selective method using a competitive flexible procedure. The contract was signed on 5th January 2026 and will commence on 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2033, covering locations throughout the United Kingdom. The procurement involved awarding two lots - one for Occupational Health services, including assessments and neurodiversity evaluations, and another for various specialist medical referrals. The procurement is now in the award stage, having been completed, demonstrating adherence to legal and legislative standards such as the GPA and CPTPP agreements.

This procurement provides opportunities for businesses in the health services industry, particularly those specialising in occupational health and specialised medical interventions. Businesses with expertise in conducting medical assessments, handling attendance management and referrals, and providing occupational therapy resources are well-suited to participate in such tenders. Large companies such as Health Partners Group Limited and Optima Health UK Limited have successfully secured contracts, highlighting the significant potential for large-scale providers in this field. The competitive nature of the selective procurement process implies that only businesses with robust capability and technical experience in delivering these services will thrive, paving the way for substantial business growth and expansion in the UK's healthcare sector. The contract's long duration offers an extended commitment, ensuring steady demand for skilled health service providers.

## Notice

Lot 1 - Occupational Health Physicians, Occupational Health Services for the Occupational Health Service and Occupational Therapy Workplace Assessment & Neurodiversity Assessments. Occupational Health Physicians: OHP Attendance Management referrals OHP Preplacement referrals OHP Escalations from safety critical medicals Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Tier 4 OHP Health Surveillance escalations (for example silica, welding fumes, noise) Ill Health Retirement referrals Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) Group 2 Train Driver Medicals Strategic project work - for example developing and improving medical standards (Excludes Clinical Governance responsibilities) Case Conferences Expert witness services Occupational Health Services for the Occupational Health Service Pre-placement health assessment processed by the NR Shared Service team where fitness to work reports will be provided within 1 working day of assessment. For clinical staff there is an additional requirement to schedule a face-to-face vision test [colour and peripheral vision] as part of the pre-placement process. Performance and attendance management referrals - where attendance triggers have been met, there is a concern over the impact of a disability or where guidance in relation to the impact of health on performance is required. Ill Health Retirement referrals. Occupational Therapy Workplace Assessment & Neurodiversity Assessments: Provide occupational therapist resource either from an inhouse resource or a Supplier network. To assess the suitability of work duties and to gain a better understanding of the nature of the Network Rail employee's work, assessing the physical, psychosocial, cognitive and communication demands of the job. Lot 2 - Specialist referrals The requirement of specialist consultations, scans, assessments &and x-ray services to determine fitness to work either as part of the competence specific medical. Chest X-ray programme for Respiratory Crystalline Silica Including x-ray, radiologist reporting & management information Not including employee selection and case management MRI Cardiology consultation (Initial appointment} Cardiology consultation (review appointment) Cardiologist echocardiogram Cardiologist Exercise stress test 24-hour ECG Holter monitoring ECG Interpretation (Train Driver medical only) Neurology consultancy Electroencephalogram Psychological Assessment Psychiatric Assessment HAVs Tier 5 assessment Any other specialist service required.

### Lot Information

Occupational Health Physician (OHP) Services, Occupational Health Services for the NR Occupational Health Service and Occupational Therapy Workplace Assessments & Neurodiversity Assessments.

Occupational Health Physicians: OHP Attendance Management referrals OHP Preplacement referrals OHP Escalations from safety critical medicals Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Tier 4 OHP Health Surveillance escalations (for example silica, welding fumes, noise) Ill Health Retirement referrals Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) Group 2 Train Driver Medicals Strategic project work - for example developing and improving medical standards (Excludes Clinical Governance responsibilities) Case Conferences Expert witness services Occupational Health Services for the Occupational Health Service: Pre-placement health assessment processed by the NR Shared Service team where fitness to work reports will be provided within 1 working day of assessment. For clinical staff there is an additional requirement to schedule a face-to-face vision test [colour and peripheral vision] as part of the pre-placement process. Performance and attendance management referrals - where attendance triggers have been met, there is a concern over the impact of a disability or where guidance in relation to the impact of health on performance is required. Ill Health Retirement referrals. Occupational Therapy Workplace Assessment & Neurodiversity Assessments: Provide occupational therapist resource either from an inhouse resource or a Supplier network. To assess the suitability of work duties and to gain a better understanding of the nature of the Network Rail employee's work, assessing the physical, psychosocial, cognitive and communication demands of the job

Specialist Referrals

The requirement of specialist consultations, scans, assessments &and x-ray services to determine fitness to work either as part of the competence specific medical. Chest X-ray programme for Respiratory Crystalline Silica Including x-ray, radiologist reporting & management information Not including employee selection and case management MRI Cardiology consultation (Initial appointment} Cardiology consultation (review appointment) Cardiologist echocardiogram Cardiologist Exercise stress test 24-hour ECG Holter monitoring ECG Interpretation (Train Driver medical only) Neurology consultancy Electroencephalogram Psychological Assessment Psychiatric Assessment HAVs Tier 5 assessment Any other specialist service required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016285-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | 2032-01-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,047,321 |
| Lots value | £13,047,321 |
| Awards value | £11,448,512 |
| Contracts value | £10,407,738 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HEALTH PARTNERS GROUP; OPTIMA HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 21:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016285-2026
- 27 Nov 2025 at 15:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077749-2025
- 17 Mar 2025 at 14:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009703-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016285-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077749-2025
  27th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009703-2025
  17th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://optimahealth.co.uk
- http://www.tgqmedical.com
- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.healthpartnersgroup.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

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