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title: "Eastern Region Permanent Way Framework"
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# Eastern Region Permanent Way Framework

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b861

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a public authority under central government, is engaging in a preliminary market engagement process for the "Eastern Region Permanent Way Framework". This process is in the planning stage, aimed at understanding current supply capabilities for Permanent Way works across the Eastern regions of the UK. The engagement involves works related to track construction, ballast construction, and other railway infrastructure tasks. This is an opportunity for interested parties in the rail construction industry to provide feedback through a questionnaire by the 3rd of July, 2026. The questionnaire is accessible via their procurement portal and is part of a routine market engagement aimed at shaping the final structure of the procurement framework, expected to commence in November 2027 and run up to October 2030, with possible extensions until 2033.

This tender offers substantial opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the nature of the low-value orders typically under £100k. Businesses with expertise in railway infrastructure, track works, and associated civil engineering sectors would find this engagement beneficial for future growth. The framework will likely be divided among different Eastern routes, creating diverse opportunities for firms specialising in specific track requirements such as switches and crossings, as well as drainage and level crossings. Engaging early in this market assessment phase could position businesses advantageously when the procurement moves to tendering.

## Notice

Network Rail is issuing this preliminary market engagement notice to better understand the current capabilities of the supply market for Permanent Way works across the Eastern routes. The framework will cover works associated with switches and crossings, off-track (level crossings, wheel timbers, cess paths, track drainage), plain line track and any follow up works associated with track. Please note, the final structure of the framework is yet to be confirmed, however, it is likely to be split into 2 separate frameworks, one for Eastern Region covering the North & East, East Coast and East Midlands Routes, and the other solely for the Anglia Route. The final value is still to be confirmed, and is dependent on tender structure. The value provided below is an estimate of spend across the North & East, East Coast and East Midlands Routes (Not including Anglia) within the intended 6 year (including extensions) contract term. The orders traditionally placed under this framework are low value (under 100k). Specific details of the RISQS codes that must be held at contract award can be found by following the link in the 'engagement process description' section.

### Planning Information

Network Rail is using this market engagement to better understand the capability and assess the level of interest to deliver the current proposed approach. This feedback will help inform Network Rail how best to deliver this potential procurement event.
For the sake of clarity, this is not a call to competition and no contract(s) will be awarded to any supplier as a result of participating in this exercise.
The Market Engagement for the 'Permanent Way’ will be conducted through the completion of a questionnaire. This questionnaire deadline is 03/07/2026.
Responding to this Notice is an opportunity to engage, share relevant information and provide feedback.
Should you wish to respond to this Notice please follow the instructions below:
1) Accessing the documents:
a. Follow the link: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html 
b. From the welcome screen, access the “Current Opportunities” link and select “Eastern Region Permanent Way Framework”. Login is not required.
c. The released documents will be at the bottom of the page in the attachments section.
2) Once you have reviewed all the documents, please complete the questionnaire via the link provided within the attachments. Please ensure you follow these instructions carefully to submit your information correctly.
3) Any feedback, questions or clarifications in respect of this notice, should only be addressed to joseph.cliffe@networkrail.co.uk
Please note that any content received via response to this Notice will be used purely for information purposes only and will not be deemed as forming part of any proposed bid now, or any potential future tender. This Notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works mentioned in this Notice and Network Rail will not accept any proposals offered in response to this Notice. Network Rail is not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to or attending any Notice event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057702-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2027 - 31 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

- 45234000 - Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
- 45234113 - Demolition of tracks
- 45234116 - Track construction works
- 45234130 - Ballast construction works

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 14:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057702-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057702-2026
  18th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

## Provenance

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