---
title: "project_46090 - #44262 - Crossing Restoration Machine (CRM)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069587"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-11"
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# project_46090 - #44262 - Crossing Restoration Machine (CRM)

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069587

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, is overseeing the procurement process titled "project_46090 - #44262 - Crossing Restoration Machine (CRM)." This initiative falls under the railway equipment industry category and aims to acquire an automated welding machine for consistent, high-quality welds across complete cross units. The project, currently in the planning stage, had a pre-market engagement activity that concluded on 1st May 2026. The official notice for this procurement process was published retroactively on 11th May 2026 to maintain transparency and accurate procurement records. Potential bidders should note that the contract is expected to commence on 12th October 2026 and conclude by 11th October 2027.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers within the railway equipment sector capable of providing innovative welding technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate as the lot specification supports such entities. Businesses that can demonstrate enhanced welding reliability, reduced failures, and improved crossing performance will be well-positioned to compete. The procurement process is being conducted under a utilities special regime, emphasising the need for cost-efficient, high-quality solutions in line with current UK legislation.

## Notice

An automated welding machine to deliver consistent, repeatable welds across a full cross unit including both wing rails and nose. The system must deliver improved welding consistency utilising a Flux Cored Arc Welding process , reduce manual rework, and minimise variation in welding quality. Evidence shall be provided to demonstrate enhanced reliability, reduced repeat failures, and improved long-term crossing performance.

### Planning Information

This notice relates to pre-market engagement activity undertaken which ended 01/05/2026. Opportunity was published on Bravo, but the notice was delayed in error and is now being issued retrospectively to ensure transparency an maintain procurement record

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042923-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34940000 - Railway equipment

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 11:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042923-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042923-2026
  11th May 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

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