---
title: "TRU W2BC Tunnel / Slab Track Tender - ES5-8"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069ff4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-21"
---

# TRU W2BC Tunnel / Slab Track Tender - ES5-8

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069ff4

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has announced a planned procurement process for services related to the TRU W2BC Tunnel / Slab Track project, designated ES5-8. The procurement is slated under the "railway-track maintenance services" category and is set to occur in London, with the central office located in the Waterloo locality. As of 21 May 2026, the process remains in the planning stage, with future notices expected by 1 June 2026. The total contract is valued at £70,000,000 net, or £84,000,000 gross, and will cover a contract period from 30 April 2027 to 27 April 2035. This procurement operates under the legal basis 2023/54 and involves a special regime for utilities.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the railway maintenance industry, particularly those experienced in large-scale infrastructure projects. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for participation, offering an avenue for smaller organisations to engage in central government public authority projects. Companies with the capability to deliver specialized track maintenance services over an extended period will find this tender a favourable opportunity for business growth and sectorial expansion.

## Notice

The TRU W2BC Tunnel / Slab Track Tender - ES5-8

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047383-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2027 - 27 Apr 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 15:50 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047383-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047383-2026
  21st May 2026 - Pipeline 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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