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title: "IM Fleet - Operate and Traction - Lot 1 (NMT & PLPR 1 - 4 (5), Mentor)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a914"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-29"
---

# IM Fleet - Operate and Traction - Lot 1 (NMT & PLPR 1 - 4 (5), Mentor)

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a914

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "IM Fleet - Operate and Traction - Lot 1 (NMT & PLPR 1 – 4 (5), Mentor)." This contract is part of the services industry category and focuses on railway transport services. The procurement process has been initiated as a tender, and the planning documents were published on 29 May 2026. The contract is planned to begin on 31 December 2027 and end on 2 October 2033, with communication of future notices expected by 26 December 2026. The procurement method employed is for services falling under the special regime of utilities, with the project being located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the railway transport services sector, particularly those experienced in operating and providing traction services. The contract is notably suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a substantial value of £35,142,099. Businesses interested in expanding into public sector contracts or enhancing their footprint in the rail industry would find this tender appealing. The involvement with a major public authority like Network Rail also promises potential future partnerships and growth within the UK rail infrastructure domain.

## Notice

IM Fleet - Operate and Traction - Lot 1 (NMT and PLPR 1 - 4 (5), Mentor)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050924-2026 |
| 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 | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Dec 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2027 - 2 Oct 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,142,099 |
| 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

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60200000 - Railway transport services

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 14:14 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050924-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050924-2026
  29th 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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