--- title: "New Generation Road Rail MEWPs (Type D) Vehicles 2 - 4 - Western Route" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dc3a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dc3a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dc3a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dc3a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED" published: "2026-08-05" --- # New Generation Road Rail MEWPs (Type D) Vehicles 2 - 4 - Western Route Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dc3a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dc3a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dc3a.json) ## Summary Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has completed a procurement process titled "New Generation Road Rail MEWPs (Type D) Vehicles 2 - 4 – Western Route". This procurement belongs to the railway industry category and took place in London, UK, with the main procurement stage being the award. The procurement method was a direct award following a competitive tender process held in 2021. This contract focuses on enhancing railway maintenance services, specifically through the acquisition of additional Road Rail Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWPs). The award notice was published on 5th August 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 2nd October 2026 and conclude on 31st January 2029. The award amount is valued at £3,058,440, with Fitzgerald Plant Services as the awardee. This tender presents significant opportunities for companies involved in railway maintenance equipment production, particularly those specialising in developing bespoke vehicles with enhanced capabilities for safety and operational efficiency. Businesses that can offer complementary services or maintenance support for rail infrastructures, especially those accustomed to dealing with electrified routes, would be well-positioned to benefit from potential future collaborations. Given the specific technical requirements and the focus on continuity, companies experienced in scaling operations with existing clients like Network Rail will find favourable growth opportunities. By facilitating the delivery of vehicles with proven designs, businesses can leverage this contract to enhance their profiles within the railway maintenance sector. ## Notice A competitive tender process was undertaken in 2021 to procure a First of Type (FOT) next-generation Road Rail Mobile Elevated Working Platform (MEWP) designed specifically to meet the requirements of the newly electrified Western Route. Following this competition, Fitzgerald Plant Services was awarded the contract and has since worked collaboratively with Network Rail to develop and refine the vehicle to meet the unique operational and safety requirements associated with maintaining Overhead Line Equipment (OLE). The resulting vehicle incorporates bespoke design features and enhanced capabilities beyond those of a standard MEWP, enabling the safe and efficient undertaking of OLE inspection, maintenance and repair activities. Network Rail now requires 3 further vehicles based on the FOT to meet the requirements of the route. ### Procurement Information A competitive tender process was undertaken in 2021 to procure a First of Type (FOT) next-generation Road Rail Mobile Elevated Working Platform (MEWP) designed specifically to meet the requirements of the newly electrified Western Route. Following this competition, Fitzgerald Plant Services was awarded the contract and has since worked collaboratively with Network Rail to develop and refine the vehicle to meet the unique operational and safety requirements associated with maintaining Overhead Line Equipment (OLE). The resulting vehicle incorporates bespoke design features and enhanced capabilities beyond those of a standard MEWP, enabling the safe and efficient undertaking of OLE inspection, maintenance and repair activities. Extensive development, testing and validation have been completed, culminating in the vehicle receiving its Engineering Compliance Certificate and demonstrating its suitability for operational use on the route. Network Rail now requires the purchase of an additional three vehicles to support maintenance activities across the Western Route. These vehicles will be based on the proven FOT design, ensuring full operational compatibility, consistency in maintenance practices, commonality of spare parts, and standardisation of training requirements for operators and maintainers. Procuring additional vehicles from an alternative supplier would require significant redesign, engineering assurance, testing and approval activities to demonstrate compliance with Network Rail's operational requirements, resulting in increased costs, programme delays and additional technical risk. As Fitzgerald Plant Services is the original developer and supplier of the compliant FOT vehicle, and the required units are a direct replication of the established design, the procurement can only be effectively delivered through this supplier. Awarding the contract to Fitzgerald Plant Services will ensure continuity of service, maintain standardisation across the fleet, minimise operational and safety risks, and provide best value by leveraging the significant investment already made in the development, testing and approval of the existing solution. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074127-2026 | | Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Aug 2026 | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,548,700 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | 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 - 34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles ## Release History - 5 Aug 2026 at 11:08 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074127-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074127-2026 5th August 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.networkrail.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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