---
title: "Autumn Response Teams Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069bb1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-19"
---

# Autumn Response Teams Framework

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069bb1

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is planning a procurement process titled "Autumn Response Teams Framework," aimed at enhancing railway operations by managing low adhesion risks during the autumn season. This tender falls under the category of railway construction works and railway-track maintenance services, within the main procurement category of works. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with the procurement method being selective, operating below the threshold as per the dynamic market reference. Interested businesses should note the deadline for expressions of interest is set for 28th May 2026, with the contract period running from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. The procuring entity is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in railway construction and maintenance. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those registered with the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) and possessing valid audit certifications for the relevant product codes. Furthermore, companies need to have a Principal Contractor License or a Provisional Principal Contractor License by the contract award stage. The framework sets the stage for selected businesses to showcase their capabilities in mitigation and safety management, aligning with Network Rail’s objective to optimise network performance and operational safety during challenging seasonal periods.

## Notice

Autumn Response Teams (ART) provide proactive and reactive mitigation to manage low adhesion risk, protect operational safety, and improve overall network performance. Autumn is historically one of the most challenging seasons for railway operations due to railhead contamination caused primarily by leaf fall. Compacted leaf matter significantly reduces wheel-rail adhesion, increasing the risk of Signals Passed at Danger (SPADs), station over-runs, braking performance issues, and consequential service disruption.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045660-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - by reference to dynamic market |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,861,808 |
| Lots value | £5,861,808 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45234100 - Railway construction works
- 50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 09:52 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045660-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045660-2026
  19th May 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-04e7db
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

## Provenance

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