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title: "Provision of Specialist Labour for the CP7 Conductor Rail Renewals - Wessex"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0678bc"
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published: "2026-03-31"
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# Provision of Specialist Labour for the CP7 Conductor Rail Renewals - Wessex

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0678bc

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd and pertains to the provision of specialist labour for CP7 Conductor Rail Renewals in the Wessex region. This tender, classified under the electrical engineering installation works industry category, covers potential work on Kent and Sussex routes as well. The procurement process is at the award stage as of 31 March 2026, with CLESHAR CONTRACT SERVICES LIMITED as the awarded supplier. The main procurement category is works, and the process utilised a selective method through a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, supported by the legal basis CELEX 32014L0025. The framework arranged is set for an initial term of five years, with options to extend for up to three additional years.

Opportunities for business growth arise from the demand for specialist labour, particularly firms with expertise in railway services on the Wessex route and potentially the Kent and Sussex regions. Companies with skilled labour capabilities, especially those experienced in conducting rail renewals, are well-suited to engage in this framework. The tender's scope and collaboration with Network Rail offer substantial long-term potential, fostering robust partnerships within the rail industry while providing significant projected value over the framework’s duration.

## Notice

The works to be provided are primarily on the Wessex route with possible work on the Kent and Sussex routes if required. A collaborative arrangement with Network Rail who will take the role of the Principal Contractor and who will provide 'free issue' any materials and specialist plant required to perform the services. An efficient and accurate process in place to call off skilled labour and possession/worksite support in line with Y2 programmes onwards. During the last control period, the Wessex Works Delivery Conductor Rail team delivered a total of 57.6km of renewals. Network Rail are seeking a supplier to provide specialist labour to assist with the delivery of the remaining CP7 volume.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A competitive tender via RISQS has been completed for the procurement of CP7 Conductor Rail Renewals Framework. The Scope of Services is to provide Network Rail Wessex (and the ability to cover Kent and Sussex) with trained and competent Conductor Rail renewals labour. The initial term for the framework is 5 years with the option to extend by +1+1+1 years (total of 8 years including extensions). This is a single supplier framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029506-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,600,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD |
| 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 | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLESHAR CONTRACT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029506-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:060964-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

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