---
title: "Possession Management - West Coast South & Central Routes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054f7b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2025-06-18"
---

# Possession Management - West Coast South & Central Routes

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054f7b

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## Summary

The public procurement process is currently in the planning stage for a contract titled "Possession Management - West Coast South & Central Routes," with NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED acting as the buying organisation. The procurement pertains to the services category, specifically support services for railway transport, and is classified under the special regime of utilities. The primary location for this procurement is London, UK. The planned contract is scheduled to commence on 29th September 2026 and conclude by 23rd September 2030. A future notice date is set for 18th September 2025, providing additional details and deadlines for interested parties.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in railway support services, especially those aimed at enhancing train route management. With a gross contract value of £42,000,000, it is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) capable of delivering under public authority frameworks within central government structures. The open nature of this tender allows businesses capable of handling large-scale, multi-year projects to engage in a strategic growth opportunity with one of the UK's major railway infrastructure providers. Potential bidders should prepare to align with the legal and regulatory expectations laid out by Network Rail, ensuring robust project planning and delivery within the prescribed timelines.

## Notice

Possession Management - West Coast South and Central Routes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033515-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2026 - 23 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| 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

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63711000 - Support services for railway transport

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 23:58 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033515-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033515-2025
  18th 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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