Rail Haulage
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited · Central government
In brief
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is looking for suppliers for this contract (UK-wide).
The estimated value is £949,900,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 7 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2028.
It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
This is the first stage: register your interest by 11:59pm, Wednesday 2 December 2026, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- 11:59pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026
- Express interest by
- 11:59pm, Wednesday 2 December 2026
This is the first stage. You register interest now, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid later.
How bids are scored
Technical 30% · Commercial 70%
Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.
Competition
Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 42 awards in the last 12 months).
The buyer expects to buy this again around January 2034.
What the notice says
Should I bid?
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How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- 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.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
- Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026.
- Register your interest before 11:59pm, Wednesday 2 December 2026. Shortlisted suppliers are then invited to bid.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Operation of Network Rail’s Local Distribution Centres (LDCs) 1 April 2028 to 31 March 2035 What this lot coversOperation of of the Local Distribution Centres (LDCs) which involves the shunting and marshalling of wagons at a specific location to receive/prepare Network Services and Possession Services. The LDCs are based in: - Bescot - Carlisle Kingmoor - Eastleigh - Millerhill - Whitemoor | — | — |
| Operation of Network Services 1 April 2028 to 31 March 2035 What this lot coversOperation of Network Services involves the operation of rail haulage between Local Distribution Centres to and from material suppliers on a regular timetabled basis. This lot is split into 25 Route bundles details of which have been detailed in the tender pack which can be found here: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html | — | — |
| Operation of Possession Services 1 April 2028 to 31 March 2035 What this lot coversOperation of Possession Services involves the operation of rail haulage services from Local Distribution Centres to Network Rail worksites on an as-required basis. | — | — |
Timeline
- Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 050233-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 092602-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
246Awards
82Suppliers it has used most
- Oracle Corporation UK Limited5 contracts
- Ground Control Limited4 contracts
- Tended Limited3 contracts
- Inspire (Structures) Ltd2 contracts
- Pole Star Eam Limited2 contracts
- QTS Group Limited2 contracts
- Siemens Mobility Limited2 contracts
- TrackSYS Non Destructive Testing Limited2 contracts
From notice 050233-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 May 2026, last updated 30 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 30 September 2026.