---
title: "Supply of Rail - Long, Short and Switch"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a3a3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# Supply of Rail - Long, Short and Switch

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a3a3

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is planning a procurement process titled "Supply of Rail - Long, Short and Switch," focused on rail supply in the United Kingdom. The process is in the planning stage as of 26th May 2026, with an invitation to tender expected by 24th June 2029. The procurement, classified under the industry category for goods, specifically involves the provision of rails, aligning with the CPV code 34946110. The value of the procurement is estimated at £258.9 million, excluding VAT, with a contract period commencing on 30th June 2030 and concluding on 1st July 2035. This procurement falls under the special regime of utilities and is situated in the region of London, with Network Rail acting as the central government public authority buyer.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies in the goods supply sector specialising in rail materials. Given the sizeable contract value and long-term nature of the procurement, businesses that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or those that are voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The procurement strategy, which includes a planned timeline and comprehensive scope, offers a structured and potentially lucrative chance for businesses capable of supplying rail materials to penetrate or expand within the rail infrastructure industry. Businesses with strong logistics capabilities and experience in serving public authorities will find this procurement especially well-suited to their strengths.

## Notice

The Supply of Rail - Long, Short and Switch

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048789-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Jun 2029 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2030 - 1 Jul 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £258,900,000 |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34946110 - Rails

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 12:47 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048789-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048789-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline 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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