---
title: "TRU W2BC Tunnel Tender - ES5-8 Tender Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06afdf"
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buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-08"
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# TRU W2BC Tunnel Tender - ES5-8 Tender Notice

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06afdf

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority based in London, involves a tender titled "TRU W2BC Tunnel Tender - ES5-8 Tender Notice." This project is part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade aimed at enhancing rail services across the North of England. It involves multi-disciplinary works around the Stalybridge and Huddersfield area, focusing on line speed increases, gauge clearance, station alterations, track renewals, signalling, and electrification. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with expressions of interest due by 10 July 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 3 July 2026. This project, classified under the "works" category, utilises a selective procurement method through a competitive flexible procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in railway infrastructure, particularly those capable of handling complex projects such as tunnel works with logistical constraints. Companies with strong technical and commercial capabilities, including experience as principal contractors on similar projects, would be well-positioned to compete. This procurement process prioritises technical methodology, quality management, and health and safety, making it suitable for businesses equipped with the necessary resources and strategic approach. The significant budget of £76.8 million underscores the scale and potential impact of the project, presenting a substantial growth opportunity for suitable suppliers.

## Notice

The W2BC is part of the wider set of enhancement schemes across the North of England, referred to as the Transpennine Route Upgrade. The key objective of these schemes is to facilitate the economic growth of the North of England through the provision of increased capacities and journey time improvements to rail services whilst achieving value for money. The W2BC Project involves works of a multi-disciplinary nature between Stalybridge and Huddersfield. Project Scope of works includes: Line speed increases, W12 gauge clearance throughout including 3x tunnels, substantial changes to 4x stations, significant volumes of track renewals, signalling work, full route electrification and additional capacity provided by a new third line from Standedge to Gledholt. Stalybridge and Scout Tunnels require significant lowering and the installation of slab track to enable W12 gauge clearance. This is specialist due to the temporary work requirements to ensure stability of the tunnels throughout the scheme and logistical constraints due to the location of the tunnels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053834-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2027 - 27 Apr 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,000,000 |
| Lots value | £64,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

### Codes

- 45234116 - Track construction works

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 13:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053834-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053834-2026
  8th June 2026 - Tender 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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