---
title: "Supply of Under Sleeper Pads"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0544de"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2025-06-07"
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# Supply of Under Sleeper Pads

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0544de

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is conducting a pre-market engagement exercise for the procurement of Under Sleeper Pads (USPs) as part of its infrastructure developments. This is in the planning stage and involves gathering insights into the market’s expertise in supplying these goods. The organisation, classified as a central government public authority, operates from its Waterloo General Office in London. Businesses have until 30 June 2025 to participate in this engagement initiative. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically targeting the railway materials industry, and is scheduled within a special utilities regime.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in resilient and elastomeric materials for railway applications. Companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), that can provide effective solutions to enhance track stability and protect rail ballast will find themselves well-positioned. Engaging in this preliminary process could strengthen relationships with Network Rail and increase visibility in the lucrative railway infrastructure market, potentially leading to future business opportunities in this sector.

## Notice

This is a pre-market engagement exercise for the procurement of Under sleeper pads (USPs). Network Rail requires the following: Under sleeper pads (USPs) - USP is a resilient (often elastomeric) layer fixed to the underside of concrete sleepers during the casting process to provide vibration protection and/or preserve the ballast under the tracks and improve track stability. The contract dates entered below reference the deadline for the pre-market engagement exercise.

### Planning Information

This is a pre-market engagement exercise to gain an understanding of the market's expertise with regards to supply of Under Sleeper Pads (USPs).
The PIN questionnaire and scope of the requirement 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 30/06/2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030756-2025 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

- 34946120 - Railway materials

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2025 at 15:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030756-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030756-2025
  7th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement 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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