---
title: "Rail Haulage Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05509d"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05509d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2025-06-20"
---

# Rail Haulage Services

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05509d

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is initiating a procurement process for "Rail Haulage Services," categorized under railway transport services. The buying organization is located in the Waterloo General Office in London, United Kingdom. This tender, currently in the planning stage, is valued at up to £1 billion. The projected timeline for the contract spans from 1st April 2027 to 1st April 2032, with future notices scheduled for publication on 1st October 2025. This procurement is part of a special regime focused on utilities and involves a significant legal basis outlined under the UKPGA scheme.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in railway transport, especially those specializing in haulage services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, enhancing their growth potential by securing a long-term contract with a major public authority. The competitive nature of this procurement process offers a platform for businesses that meet the suitability criteria to expand their market presence and contribute to major infrastructure projects in the UK.

## Notice

Provision of Rail Haulage Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033950-2025 |
| 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 | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000,000 |
| 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

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60200000 - Railway transport services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2025 at 09:00 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033950-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033950-2025
  20th 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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