---
title: "Composite Sleepers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052af5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2025-06-02"
---

# Composite Sleepers

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052af5

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a prominent buyer classified under public authority - central government. The procurement, titled "Composite Sleepers," falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the supply of sleepers and parts of sleepers. This process pertains to the utilities special regime and is based on UK legislation 2023/54. Located in London, United Kingdom, Network Rail plans to start the contract period on 1st August 2026, ending on 30th July 2030. A future notice is expected by 14th July 2025, offering businesses adequate time to prepare for the tender opportunity valued at £24,000,000 with a gross amount of £30,000,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying railway sleepers, with suitability favouring SMEs and VCSEs. Companies with expertise in producing high-quality composite materials would be well-positioned to compete successfully. With a substantial budget allocation and a long-term contract period, businesses can expand their influence and operational capacity within the railway infrastructure industry. Engaging in this tender could lead to further collaborations and serve as a platform to showcase innovation in material production and supply, ultimately contributing to business growth.

## Notice

Supply of Composite Sleepers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029266-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34947000 - Sleepers and parts of sleepers

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2025 at 15:03 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029266-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029266-2025
  2nd June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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