---
title: "Rail Fleet Operation & Maintenance Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0550a4"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0550a4.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2025-06-20"
---

# Rail Fleet Operation & Maintenance Services

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0550a4

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Rail Fleet Operation & Maintenance Services," led by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, is currently in the planning stage. Network Rail, located in London at Waterloo General Office, is acting as the buyer for this tender, which pertains to the industry category of services. This planned tender, published on 20th June 2025, involves reconditioning services for locomotives, highlighting its focus on the utilities sector. The contract is planned to commence on 1st March 2027, with a duration ending on 1st March 2032, and the next communication notice is scheduled for 10th October 2025. The procurement follows the legal framework outlined by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in rail fleet maintenance and operation services. Given the tender's suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, diverse business entities, especially those with expertise in rail industry services, are well-positioned to compete. The substantial gross value of £80 million signifies a promising contract size for businesses aiming to expand their operations into the public sector and utilities market. Engaging with Network Rail's procurement can enhance a company's portfolio and build essential partnerships within the central government public authority framework.

## Notice

Rail Fleet Operation and Maintenance Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033959-2025 |
| 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 | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 1 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,000,000 |
| 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50223000 - Reconditioning services of locomotives

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2025 at 09:14 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033959-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033959-2025
  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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