AwardedAwarded 19 October 2026
Insurance Brokerage Services
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited · Central government
In brief
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited awarded financial services work to Willis Limited on 19 October 2026.
The notice gives a value of £500,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 January 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
The provision of services will begin from 1st January 2027 with services initially for Network Rail Limited and its subsidiaries. During 2027 and the further UK Rail reform this will see broker services expand to include DfT Operator Limited as it merges with Network Rail for the formation of Great British Railways. Following the formation of Great British Railways, the Insurance Broking Services will be for the Great British Railways entity. The formation of Great British Railways is anticipated to be Q3 2027. More information of Rail Industry Reform is summarised later in this document. The key objectives includes: Secure sustainable, value-for-money insurance and risk transfer aligned…Read the full description
The provision of services will begin from 1st January 2027 with services initially for Network Rail Limited and its subsidiaries. During 2027 and the further UK Rail reform this will see broker services expand to include DfT Operator Limited as it merges with Network Rail for the formation of Great British Railways. Following the formation of Great British Railways, the Insurance Broking Services will be for the Great British Railways entity. The formation of Great British Railways is anticipated to be Q3 2027. More information of Rail Industry Reform is summarised later in this document.
The key objectives includes:
Secure sustainable, value-for-money insurance and risk transfer aligned to the evolving GBR operating model.
Maintain uninterrupted coverage through organisational and asset transfers, including any change in insured names, interests, and contractual interfaces.
Provide proactive risk advisory, claims excellence, and credible market advocacy that reflects the complexity of UK rail infrastructure, operations, and regulation.
As part of planned reforms to the rail industry, including the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR), it is possible that stations and other associated assets currently operated by train operators contracted by the Secretary of State for Transport may also come within the scope of such contract although the timing and volume of such opportunities is not yet known.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Willis Limited 5 bids received | £1,703,654 | Awarded 19 October 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 016490-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 043165-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 098622-2026
About the buyer
Network Rail Infrastructure LimitedLast 12 months
Procurements
252Awards
89Suppliers it has used most for financial services
- Sedgwick International UK1 contract
- Willis Limited1 contract
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From notice 016490-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 February 2026, last updated 19 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 19 October 2026.