--- title: "Provision of Re-Railing Services and fitment of Wheelskates" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056a8f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056a8f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056a8f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056a8f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED" published: "2026-02-06" --- # Provision of Re-Railing Services and fitment of Wheelskates Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056a8f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056a8f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056a8f.json) ## Summary Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is in the process of tendering for the "Provision of Re-Railing Services and fitment of Wheelskates," an active procurement aimed at supporting operational recovery services for rail vehicles in incidents such as crashes or derailments. This procurement, which falls under the services category, is conducted via a selective competitive flexible procedure as per the UK's Procurement Act 2023. Key stages include a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), Supplier Safety Audits, and a Tender Stage, with responses due by 20th March 2026. The contract will impact the UK's rail infrastructure, involving the hire of specialized equipment and labour, with services to commence on 1st April 2027 and potential extensions up to March 2034. The contract is valued at approximately £49 million, and the procurement documents are accessible through Network Rail's BravoNR sourcing platform. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in railway maintenance, equipment hire, or relevant technical services. SMEs, in particular, are well-suited to compete, provided they meet the technical and safety standards required by Network Rail. With a high contract value and a focus on commercial and technical criteria, companies able to demonstrate robust capabilities in providing maintenance and recovery solutions will find this opportunity particularly valuable for growth and expansion in the railway sector. The predilection towards competitive flexible procurement methods also opens avenues for innovative solutions, thereby encouraging diverse participation from various market segments. ## Notice The PSQ is for the procurement of operational support in supplying re-railing Services and fitment of wheelskates which means recovery of rail vehicles in the case of but not limited to crashes, derailments, wheel skating and breakdowns where the rail vehicle cannot be moved under its own power. This requirement will include hire of plant i.e. Re-railing equipment like lifting and jacking plant, wheel skates, Road Rail Vehicles as well as Hire of labour. The Procurement Documents can be downloaded from Network Rail's BravoNR sourcing platform via this link. https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html From the welcome screen, access the 'Current Opportunities' link and select #40327 - Provision of Re-Railing Services and fitment of Wheelskates ### Planning Information The purpose of this pre-market engagement exercise is to seek the market’s views, capabilities, capacity and levels of interest within the train derailment and recovery market. The Procurement Documents can be downloaded from Network Rail's BravoNR sourcing platform via this link. https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html From the welcome screen, access the 'Current Opportunities' link and select #40327 – Provision of Re-Railing Services and fitment of Wheelskates ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011107-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 15 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 | | Recurrence | 2030-01-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £48,984,717 | | Lots value | £48,984,717 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons - 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment ## Release History - 6 Feb 2026 at 16:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011107-2026 - 31 Jul 2025 at 15:15 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044897-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011107-2026 6th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044897-2025 31st July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.networkrail.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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