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#46323 - Wagon modules for long switches - PME

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited · Central government

In brief

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has announced plans to buy this contract. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £1,039,224 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, starting 1 November 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 44 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

This is a pre-market engagement exercise for the procurement of wagon modules for long switches. Network Rail has a requirement for interchangeable Wagon Modules for the transport of switches. This procurement will include the design and build of interchangeable modules for the existing 4x WASCOSA FEA-W Wagons to carry switches (from 25m to 75 metres (‘G’ to ‘J’ size)). FEA-W Wagons are container flat wagons that carry a variety of infrastructure materials using interchangeable modules and have been manufactured by WASCOSA. The base wagons themselves will not be modified. The interchangeable modules are used for different purposes for carrying like – track panels and sleepers; carrying switches; and for carrying rail.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 105293-2026

About the buyer

Network Rail Infrastructure LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

252

Awards

89

Suppliers it has used most

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From notice 105293-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 5 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 5 November 2026.