--- title: "OLE Steelworks" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0511bc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0511bc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0511bc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0511bc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED" published: "2025-08-11" --- # OLE Steelworks Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0511bc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0511bc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0511bc.json) ## Summary Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is seeking to procure a range of steel products for Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) through a competitive flexible procedure. This tender, titled "OLE Steelworks," involves multiple lots including Steel Piles, Steel Structures, and Small Part Steel products, all of which are essential for railway electrification efforts across the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for expression of interest set for 22 September 2025. The buying organisation, based in London, is planning to establish a framework agreement initially for six years, extending up to eight, subject to mutual agreement, to cater for various electrification applications outlined in specific designs. Interested suppliers can access related documents and engage in electronic submission, as detailed on the Network Rail procurement portal. This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for suppliers involved in the production and supply of structural and overhead electrical equipment within the railway materials industry. With the procurement valued at an estimated £240 million and the possibility of long-term engagement through a framework agreement, businesses specialising in steel production and fabrication, especially those equipped to deal with electrification-specific applications, are well-placed to compete. Additionally, with a specific procurement method involving selective competitive procedures and electronic auctions, SMEs with the capability to store raw materials and provide technical expertise stand an excellent chance of establishing a strong business presence in the railway infrastructure sector. The tender also encourages participation from businesses that can demonstrate a commitment to health, safety, and social values in their proposals. ## Notice Network Rail has a requirement to purchase a range of steel products that are used to support Overhead Line Equipment (OLE). The scope of this procurement includes steelwork for electrification specific applications as detailed in UKMS, UKMS 1, UKMS2, OLEMI and GEFF designs: * Lot 1 Steel Piles - Tubular steel piles used for foundations. * Lot 2 Steel Structures - In the forms of masts and spans (booms, portals and other structures spanning the track) to which OHLE is attached. * Lot 3 Small Part Steel Uncontrolled - Components to enable OHLE equipment to be attached to the structures. * Lot 4 Small Part Steel Controlled - Various clips and clamps used to secure items to the structures as well as supporting OHL Wire, these are often casted items. Products on this Lot require Product Acceptance (PA), NR can sponsor suppliers through this process. * Lot 5 Fixings - Electrification specific fixings and fasteners to secure the electrification structures. The proposed Framework(s) will be for an initial period of 6 years, with options to extend for a further two year period. Participants that are interested in Supplying Lot 1 Steel Piles and Lot 2 Steel Structures will be required to have capacity to purchase and store steel raw materials on behalf of Network Rail, and agree to the provision fo a Vesting Certificate (a copy of which is contained in the Procurement Documents). ### Lot Information Steel Piles The provision of Steel Piles Renewal: by mutual agreement with the parties. Steel Structures The provision of Steel Structures Renewal: The agreement may be extended by mututal agreement of the parties. Small Part Steel Uncontrolled The provision of Small Part Steel Uncontrolled. Renewal: The agreement can be extended by mutual agreement of the parties. Small Part Steel Controlled The provision of Small Part Steel Controlled. Renewal: The agreement can be extended by mutual agreement of the parties. Fixings The provision of fixings (for OLE) Renewal: The agreement may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties. ### Planning Information If you would like further information on this procurement event, please email the below email address with your contact information and we will respond with an a indicative timeline of the procurement and more details and outcomes of the previous market engagement which was conducted and how this is shaping the procurement strategy. Additionally you will also be asked a small number of questions relating to the strategy which will be used to help finalise a few remaining points. Many thanks DRTSProcurement@networkrail.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047691-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 11 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | 11 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2033 | | Recurrence | 2033-01-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £240,000,000 | | Lots value | £240,000,000 | | 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 - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 31682400 - Overhead electrical equipment - 34946120 - Railway materials - 44210000 - Structures and parts of structures - 44212300 - Structures and parts - 45223210 - Structural steelworks ## Release History - 11 Aug 2025 at 13:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047691-2025 - 13 May 2025 at 09:53 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020749-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047691-2025 11th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020749-2025 13th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.ukpqq_3661-OLESteelworkCommontoAllQuestionspqq_3710-OLESteelworkLot1SteelPilesTechnicalQuestionspqq_3719-OLESteelworkLot2SteelStructuresTechnicalQuestionspqq_3720-OLESteelworkLot3SmallPartSteelUncontrolledTechnicalQuestionspqq_3721-OLESteelworkLot4SmallPartSteelControlledTechnicalQuestionspqq_3722-OLESteelworkLot5FixingsTechnicalQuestionsAlloftheinformationandrelateddocumentsareavailableviapqq_3661-OLESteelworkCommontoAllQuestions - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.networkrail.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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