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title: "Supply of AHD/MHD Operational Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0508fa"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2025-09-03"
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# Supply of AHD/MHD Operational Support Services

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0508fa

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of operational support services for its Aggregate Handling Depots (AHDs) and Material Handling Depots (MHDs). Located in London, this procurement falls under the services category, specifically support services for railway transport. The tender is employing a competitive flexible procedure, inviting suppliers to participate in a selective tendering process. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 3rd October 2025, with the enquiry period closing on 17th September 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will end on 31st March 2029, with a potential extension of up to two years based on supplier performance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of labour, plant hire, and site arrangements such as cabin hire. Given its requirement for a single supplier framework agreement, businesses that demonstrate strong technical and commercial capabilities would be well-suited to compete, particularly those able to provide comprehensive solutions in support services for railway operations. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, with sustainability, modern slavery compliance, and efficient delivery being key evaluation criteria. This is a chance for businesses to secure a high-value contract with Network Rail, supporting their growth by potentially securing long-term collaboration within the rail industry.

## Notice

This procurement is for the operational support services for Aggregate Handling Depots (AHDs) and Material Handling Depots (MHDs). Network Rail has a requirement for the following: Provision of services such as:- - Hire of Labour - Hire of Plant and - Hire of other site requirements, such as the hire of various cabins. It will be a single supplier, zero value framework agreement and the requirements will NOT be split into lots. The framework will be governed by the combination of NR13(D), NR6(MT) framework agreements and NR1 terms and conditions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for two years (12 months + 12 months). Extension will be exercised based on supplier performance, operational needs and market conditions.

### Planning Information

This is a pre-market engagement exercise to gain an understanding of the market's expertise with regards to the provision of operational support services for the management of the Aggregate Handling Depots (AHDs) / Material Handling Depots (MHDs) . 
The PIN questionnaire related to this procurement can be located via https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/
Follow the "View Current Opportunities" on the Bravo login page.
Please respond latest by 30/05/2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053466-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 30 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,955,000 |
| Lots value | £7,955,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63711000 - Support services for railway transport

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2025 at 10:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053466-2025
- 29 Apr 2025 at 10:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017553-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053466-2025
  3rd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017553-2025
  29th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

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