--- title: "38935 Notice Lot 1 and Lot 2 Builders and Merchants Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d5b2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d5b2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d5b2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d5b2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED" published: "2025-10-28" --- # 38935 Notice Lot 1 and Lot 2 Builders and Merchants Framework Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d5b2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d5b2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d5b2.json) ## Summary Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has issued an active tender for their Builders and Merchants Framework, which includes Lot 1 for Building Materials and Lot 2 for Electrical Components, encompassing a national supply scope. This procurement process falls within the utilities special regime and follows a competitive flexible procedure. The procurement, categorised under goods, involves a framework agreement without reopening competition. Interested parties can submit tenders electronically, with submissions closing on 4th December 2025. The contract will initially span three years, but may be extended for up to two additional two-year periods, potentially reaching a maximum of five years. The main office is located in London, and the procurement has been structured to maximise delivery accessibility across the UK, aligning with strategic procurement under legislation 2023/54. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the building materials and electrical components industries, with a gross value of £117,000,000. Companies with strong supply capabilities, competitive pricing strategies, and innovative service propositions would be well-suited for this opportunity. To stand out, suppliers are encouraged to demonstrate their capability in areas such as accessibility of goods, sustainability, and health and safety practices. Up to five participants will be invited to tender for each lot following a Procurement Specific Questionnaire phase. With potential extensions and modifications allowed under the framework, this tender can provide businesses a platform for steady growth and long-term collaboration with a significant public infrastructure entity. ## Notice Network Rail is intending to issue a tender for Building Materials and Electrical Components. The framework will enable Network Rail to procure Building Materials and Electrical Components across the country. The contract term for all lots shall be for an initial three (3) year period. At Network Rail's discretion this may be extended for up to two further two (2) year periods, a maximum total term of five (5) years. This procurement is broken into 2 Lots. Potential Suppliers may bid for one or all Lots, and a maximum of three suppliers shall be awarded a contract for each Lot. Suppliers ranked first, second or third in a Lot shall be admitted to the framework and awarded a contract for that Lot. Suppliers may be awarded a contract for one or all Lots that they submit a bid for. PIN notice was published under UCR ocds-h6vhtk-04730f ### Lot Information Lot 1 Building Materials National supply of building materials Options: New items or updated versions of existing items, which are relevant to a specific Lot on the framework, may be added to the framework at any point during the term if required to meet Network Rail's operational needs Renewal: Extensions will be mutually agreed between Network Rail and Supplier(s) Two 12 months extensions are allowed. Lot 2 Electrical Components National supply of electrical components Options: New items or updated versions of existing items, which are relevant to a specific Lot on the framework, may be added to the framework at any point during the term if required to meet Network Rail's operational needs Renewal: Extensions will be mutually agreed between Network Rail and Supplier(s) Two 12 months extensions are allowed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069144-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | 2030-07-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £97,500,000 | | Lots value | £97,500,000 | | 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 - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 31681400 - Electrical components - 44111000 - Building materials ## Release History - 28 Oct 2025 at 17:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069144-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069144-2025 28th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html38935PSQLot1andLot2BuildersandMerchantsFramework - 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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