---
title: "UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - Operation & Maintenance of Materials Delivery Fleets"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0674c1"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0674c1"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0674c1.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0674c1.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-26"
---

# UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - Operation & Maintenance of Materials Delivery Fleets

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0674c1

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0674c1)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0674c1.json)

## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, concerns the operation and maintenance of its materials delivery fleets, with services spanning depots in Holgate, Beeston, Scunthorpe, and Eastleigh across the United Kingdom. This planning stage process focuses on the 'Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock' industry category. The current milestone involves market engagement to glean insights regarding sustainability, contractual terms, and structure from potential suppliers, concluded on 20 February 2026. The procurement method is under the utilities special regime, aiming for completion by 26 April 2037, with a significant gross contract value of £214,080,000, designed to meet the rigorous needs associated with railway infrastructure maintenance.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies involved in repair and maintenance services of rolling stock are well-suited to participate, as the project involves fleet operations crucial to efficiency and safety in rail transport. The emphasis on long-term reliability and innovation within fleet management will demand businesses capable of offering sustainable, cutting-edge solutions. Engaging in this tender could lead to substantial growth through collaboration with a central government public authority like Network Rail.

## Notice

Delivery of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) of Network Rail's Materials Delivery Fleets. 1. Aggregates, Sleepers, Materials & Recycling (ASMR) Fleet 2. Rail Delivery Fleet (RDF) 3. O&M Switch & Crossing (S&C) Fleet Network Rails depots will be used to provide the services, inlcuding Holgate, Beeston, Scunthorpe and Eastleigh. The O&M of the fleets is critical to maintaining and renewing railway infrastructure. Its performance directly influences passenger experience. Investment in fleet reliability and innovation is essential for delivering a safe, punctual, and sustainable passenger experience. 1. Efficient delivery to prevents overruns during engineering works, avoiding delays, cancellations & costs. 2. Well-managed fleets ensure planned works finish on time, minimising inconvenience & reducing long-term disruption. 3. Enhances passenger safety and comfort.

### Planning Information

All suppliers under the following RISQS codes were approached: 
E.G.3 Freight Wagons
E.G.4 Rail Delivery / Collection Vehicles
E.G.5 Ballast / Spoil Wagons
E.H.1 Infrastructure Maintenance, Renewal & Incident Machines
The suppliers were asked to complete a Microsoft Form covering questions regarding:
1. TUPE
2. Contract Term Length inlcuding the use of a break clause
3. Sustainability and Environmental benefits
4. Lotting Structure (Various proposals)
The ME took place prior to this notice due to timescales of RISQS PA23 implelemnttion with Network Rail.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027775-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2027 - 26 Apr 2037 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £178,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

- 50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock
- 50224000 - Reconditioning services of rolling stock

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 10:50 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027775-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027775-2026
  26th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- 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. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0674c1. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0674c1.json.