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Accident and Claim Management

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited · Central government

In brief

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

The estimated value is £35,750,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 1 August 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Monday 5 January 2026
Express interest by
midday, Friday 9 January 2026

This is the first stage. You register interest now, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid later.

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 28 awards in the last 12 months).

The buyer expects to buy this again around July 2033.

What the notice says

Network Rail currently operates a national fleet of circa 10,000 vehicles made up of cars, commercial vehicles and HGVs. We also operate circa 1,200 short term hire vehicles. Network Rail is seeking to optimise the management of its Accident and Claims for all national vehicle related incidents, through minimising off road time, timely and professional nationwide customer service, and reducing emissions. The supplier shall be able to provide the following services: • Incident Reporting & First Notification of Loss (FNOL) • Incident Management • Repair Management • Claims Handling & Insurance Interface • Driver Support & Welfare • Reporting and Analytics to include Data Management and Security During the time period of 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025, Network Rail reported a total of 1,858 incidents for the core fleet (197 for cars and 1,661 for commercial vehicles). Therefore we estimate a 12% car incident ratio and 18% commercial incident ratio. The term shall be for an initial four (4) year period. At Network Rail's discretion this may be extended for up to two further two (2) year periods, a maximum total term of eight (8) years

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. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 5 January 2026.
  5. Register your interest before midday, Friday 9 January 2026. Shortlisted suppliers are then invited to bid.

Timeline

  1. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 066361-2025

About the buyer

  1. Inner Moray Firth Housing & Property Maintenance Framework - 2026

    The Highland CouncilScotlandCleaning, Security

    Closing soon1 hour left2 lotsFramework

    £64.7mframework ceiling
  2. Medical Simulations Devices and Technologies

    Supply Chain Coordination LimitedUK-wideVehicles and fleet, Construction

    Closing soon4 hours left5 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £210mframework ceiling
  3. Local Bus Services

    Wokingham Borough CouncilSouth EastVehicles and fleet, Transport

    Closing soon6 hours leftExpress interest8 lots

    £13.9mestimated
  4. Provision of Insurance and Related Services to Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing

    Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime HousingUK-wideFinancial services and insurance, Vehicles and fleet

    Closing soon13 hours leftExpress interest7 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £10.7mestimated
  5. The supply of electric vehicle lamp column charging infrastructure and associated services

    Derbyshire County CouncilEast MidlandsVehicles and fleet, Energy and utilities

    Closing soon24 hours leftSuitable for SMEs

    £188mestimated

From notice 066361-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 17 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.