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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - Operation & Maintenance of Materials Delivery Fleets

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited · Central government

In brief

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

The estimated value is £178,400,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 10 years, starting 27 April 2027.

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

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

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 42 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Delivery of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) of Network Rail's Materials Delivery Fleets. 1. Aggregates, Sleepers, Materials & Recycling (ASMR) Fleet 2. Rail Delivery Fleet (RDF) 3. O&M Switch & Crossing (S&C) Fleet Network Rails depots will be used to provide the services, inlcuding Holgate, Beeston, Scunthorpe and Eastleigh. The O&M of the fleets is critical to maintaining and renewing railway infrastructure. Its performance directly influences passenger experience. Investment in fleet reliability and innovation is essential for delivering a safe, punctual, and sustainable passenger experience. 1. Efficient delivery to prevents overruns during engineering works, avoiding delays, cancellations & costs. 2. Well-managed fleets ensure planned works finish on time, minimising inconvenience & reducing long-term disruption. 3. Enhances passenger safety and comfort.

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. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 027775-2026

About the buyer

Network Rail Infrastructure LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

248

Awards

83

Suppliers it has used most

All tenders and awards from Network Rail Infrastructure Limited

From notice 027775-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.