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title: "Manufacture and Supply of Concrete Sleepers"
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buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
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# Manufacture and Supply of Concrete Sleepers

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052afa

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority based in London, pertains to the "Manufacture and Supply of Concrete Sleepers" intended for utility purposes. This tender is at the active procurement stage and involves a competitive flexible procedure. The two lots are split by production location, with the first lot involving production at Network Rail’s Doncaster Sleeper Factory and the second from a supplier-owned site. Interested participants are required to submit a Procurement Specific Questionnaire by the expression of interest deadline, 24 April 2026, and upon passing, will proceed to the tender stage. The anticipated contract values are substantial, with gross estimates at £660 million, covering a contract period starting in 2027 through to 2042, with potential extensions up to 2047.

This procurement offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of industrial goods, particularly those focused on concrete sleepers and similar components. Given the scope and flexible procedural nature, both large enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses could find significant growth prospects through strategic involvement in this tender. The process encourages competition, with options for a framework agreement without reopening competition, intended to stimulate market investment. Businesses with capabilities in technical advancement, safety, and sustainability, along with competitive pricing structures, are well-positioned to secure a role in this extended contractual engagement, fostering long-term industry relations and market presence.

## Notice

This procurement concerns the manufacture and supply of concrete sleepers from Network Rail's own concrete sleeper factory based in Doncaster, and from a secondary supplier owned site. The service and technical specification have been included within Schedule 1 of the NR01(MT) which can be found within the attachments section of the PSQ and ITT within Bravo project_42399. This procurement is split into two (2) lots: * Lot 1: Manufacture and Supply of Concrete Sleepers from Network Rail's Doncaster Sleeper Factory * Lot 2: Manufacture and Supply of Concrete Sleepers - Supplier Owned Site

### Lot Information

Manufacture and Supply of Concrete Sleepers from Network Rail's Doncaster Sleeper Factory

Manufacture and supply of concrete sleepers from Network Rail's Doncaster Sleeper factory. Refer to the tender documentation for the full specification and requirements.

Options: Contract extension options of up to 5 years.

Renewal: Extensions are to be utilised at the discretion of Network Rail.

Manufacture and Supply of Concrete Sleepers from a Supplier Owned Site

Manufacture and supply of concrete sleepers from a supplier owned site which is to be proposed by the Tenderer. Refer to the tender documentation for the full specification and requirements.

Options: Contract extension options of up to 5 years.

Renewal: Extensions are to be utilised at the discretion of Network Rail.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025669-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2030 - 31 May 2045 |
| Recurrence | 2041-01-04 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000,000 |
| Lots value | £550,000,000 |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34947000 - Sleepers and parts of sleepers

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 11:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025669-2026
- 2 Jun 2025 at 15:08 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029276-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025669-2026
  20th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029276-2025
  2nd June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005016-2022
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

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