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title: "Transparency Notice - Technical Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069756"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
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# Transparency Notice - Technical Support Services

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069756

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for "Transparency Notice - Technical Support Services." This contract, with a focus on repair and maintenance services of locomotives, specifically involves Supply Chain Services' requirement for technical support for Network Rail's plain line grinders and milling train. Located in London, the procurement process culminated in May 2026 with the award announcement. The direct award procurement method was utilised due to specific conditions such as intellectual property rights and technical uniqueness, and it is categorised under the utilities regime. The contract period commences on 1st October 2026 and is set to end on 31st March 2032, with the possibility of a six-month renewal.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the repair and maintenance of locomotives, particularly those equipped to operate as or collaborate with original equipment manufacturers. Businesses that possess the necessary intellectual property rights or exclusive technical know-how can leverage this contract to enhance their market position and sustain business growth. By aligning with Network Rail Infrastructure Limited's strategic needs, companies can gain a vital role in providing essential technical support across a significant infrastructure network, ensuring continuous performance and reliability of critical rail maintenance equipment.

## Notice

Supply Chain Services, part of Route Services, have a requirement for Technical Support services from the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for Network Rail's five plain line grinders and Network Rail's milling train. The requirement covers both remote support and physical attendance to fix issues, plus relevant technical administration and software maintenance. The cost will only be incurred if the maintainer cannot use their own contract with the OEM for whatever reason.

### Procurement Information

Section 41 - Schedule 5: Paragraph 5 The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract-- (a)due to these particular suppliers having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply services or and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those services that would be able to comply with the requirements Paragraph 6 The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract-- (a)due to an absence of competition for technical reasons of being the original equipment manufacturer, only a particular supplier can supply the services required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those services Paragraph 7 The public contract concerns the supply of services by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing services in circumstances where-- (a)a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving services that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing on track plant goods and services (b)the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance of the on track plant.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043770-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,754,550 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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

- 50221000 - Repair and maintenance services of locomotives

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 09:50 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043770-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043770-2026
  13th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

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