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title: "IM Fleet - Operate, Maintenance, Planning & Traction - Lot 2 (S&CMPV, TRU, Inspection Saloon 'Caroline' )"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a9c0"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-31"
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# IM Fleet - Operate, Maintenance, Planning & Traction - Lot 2 (S&CMPV, TRU, Inspection Saloon 'Caroline' )

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a9c0

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority based in London, is planning a procurement process titled "IM Fleet - Operate, Maintenance, Planning & Traction - Lot 2 (S&CMPV, TRU, Inspection Saloon ‘Caroline’)." The procurement falls under the services category, specifically within railway transport services, and is subject to special utilities regime. The planning stage was announced on 31 May 2026, with a future notice expected by 25 December 2026. The contract is scheduled to begin on 31 December 2027 and conclude by 2 October 2033. As part of the procurement process, the value is stated at £7,670,827 net (£9,204,992.40 gross). The tender is still at the planned stage, indicating that interested bidders should prepare for upcoming announcements.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant growth avenue for businesses specialising in railway transport services, particularly those capable of providing operation, maintenance, planning, and traction services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are deemed suitable to participate in this tender. Given the long-term nature and substantial value, companies with robust capabilities in delivering comprehensive railway services over extended periods would find this an attractive proposition. Engaging with Network Rail Infrastructure Limited in such contracts could bolster a company's reputation and broaden its project portfolio within the UK’s railway sector.

## Notice

IM Fleet - Operate, Maintenance, Planning and Traction - Lot 2 (S&CMPV, TRU, Inspection Saloon 'Caroline' )

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051146-2026 |
| 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 | 31 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Dec 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2027 - 2 Oct 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,670,827 |
| 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

- 31 May 2026 at 22:16 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051146-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051146-2026
  31st 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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