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title: "#41431 - Supply of Bulk Herbicide"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052b0d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-24"
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# #41431 - Supply of Bulk Herbicide

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052b0d

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a public authority central government agency based in London, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "#41431 - Supply of Bulk Herbicide," falls under the industry category of herbicides and agro-chemical products. This tender involves planning for the upcoming contracting period starting on 15 January 2027, with a contract period extending potentially until 2035. Network Rail is currently conducting a pre-market engagement exercise, seeking expertise for bulk herbicide supply within their seasonal weed spray programme. Prospective participants are encouraged to engage by responding to the PIN questionnaire by 24 April 2026, available through Network Rail’s BravoSolution portal. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, having commenced on 24 March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of herbicides, including those producing residual, non-residual, and selective scrub herbicides, as well as amenity-approved hand spray herbicides and adjuvants. With a planned contract value up to £8 million GBP, this procurement process is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their portfolio in the utilities sector. Engagement in this tender could help businesses diversify their client base and gain experience within government contracts, enhancing their market presence and fostering potential long-term collaborations. Interested companies should consider the communication notice set for 30 August 2025, heightening chances to align strategically with the upcoming procurement phase.

## Notice

This is a pre-market engagement exercise for the procurement of of Bulk Herbicide for the seasonal weed spray programme via train borne deployment and associated hand spray programme. Network Rail has a requirement for the following: Train-borne applied herbicides - Residual herbicide - Non-residual herbicide - Non-residual contact herbicide - Selective scrub (broad leaf targeting herbicide) Amenity approved/assured herbicide for hand spray Teams - Residual herbicide - Non-residual contact herbicide - Non-residual contact herbicide - Hard to Kill Species Other Chemicals - Adjuvants for use with herbicides

### Planning Information

This is a pre-market engagement exercise to gain an understanding of the market's expertise with regards to the provision of Bulk Herbicide.
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. The PQQ ref no. is pqq_3884.
Please respond latest by 24/04/2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026780-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2027 - 14 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24453000 - Herbicides

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 12:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026780-2026
- 2 Jun 2025 at 16:29 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029315-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026780-2026
  24th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029315-2025
  2nd June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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