AwardedAwarded 22 July 2026
Supply and Overhaul of Fleet Wide Wheelsets
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited · Central government
In brief
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited awarded this contract to DB Cargo (UK) Limited, Pullman Rail Ltd and Lucchini Unipart Rail Limited and 1 others on 22 July 2026.
It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
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What the notice says
This procurement is for the collection, overhaul, and delivery of approximately 2,500 wheelsets per year across Network Rail’s fleet. It will be delivered under a multi-supplier, zero-value framework agreement structured into five lots based on operational groupings and technical complexity. The scope includes overhaul of wheelsets and subcomponents (e.g. axles, bearings, brake discs, gearboxes) in accordance with Network Rail technical specifications. The framework will be governed by the NR13(E) Framework Agreement and NR18(S) PO Conditions, with call-offs issued via Purchase Orders.
NOTE: The Contract Value stated in this notice is not represented per Lot but total value across all Lots and Contracts.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 | — | — |
| Lot 2 | — | — |
| Lot 3 | — | — |
| Lot 4 | — | — |
| Lot 5 | — | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Cargo (UK) Limited | Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3 | £30,900,000 | Awarded 2 June 2026 22 July 2026 to 21 July 2031 |
| Pullman Rail Ltd | Lot 1, Lot 4, Lot 5, Lot 2 | £30,900,000 | Awarded 2 June 2026 2 July 2026 to 1 July 2031 |
| Lucchini Unipart Rail Limited | Lot 1, Lot 2 | £30,900,000 | Awarded 2 June 2026 10 July 2026 to 9 July 2031 |
| Arlington Fleet Services Ltd | Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3 | £30,900,000 | Awarded 2 June 2026 10 July 2026 to 9 July 2031 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 052310-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 070532-2026
About the buyer
Network Rail Infrastructure LimitedLast 12 months
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From notice 052310-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 June 2026, last updated 27 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.