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Railhead Cleaning Technology Trial

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited · Public body

In brief

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited awarded research work to Laser Tribology B.V. on 4 August 2026.

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

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What the notice says

The supplier will deliver a trial of a laser solution, to support the Seasonal team with their future proofing of the fleet, focusing on eliminating the need of using water to clean the railhead, by using laser technology. The trial will consist of 2 phases. 1 being off track and the other on a live rail environments within the UK at the desired speed of 60mph.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Laser Tribology B.V. (SME)£700,000
Awarded 4 August 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Transparency notice · UK5, notice 073410-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 089036-2026

About the buyer

Network Rail Infrastructure LimitedLast 12 months

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Awards

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From notice 073410-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 August 2026, last updated 21 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.