UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice Template - Track Maintenance

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Published: Jul 27, 2026

Updated: Jul 27, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the architecture and engineering, transport and logistics and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Roads, Railways and Rehabilitation. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 39.0 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the architecture and engineering sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

The works required include but not limited to the following: The works will be to undertake all aspects of Permanent Way projects as either a support service to the internal delivery team or to undertake the full service detailed in the full Scope document to provide specialist support to the Southern Region. • Plain line conventional replacement - Conventional Plain Line renewals cover all works undertaken within Categories 4, 11, 16, 14, 2 and 1, which collectively cover steel relay, complete renewal (with or without formation) and double or single rail-based works. • Plain Line Refurbishment - Plain Line Refurbishment covers all works undertaken within Categories 6,7,9, 12, 13, Heavy Refurb (other), 3, Medium Refurb (concrete), 21 and Medium Refurb (other) which collectively sit within Heavy Refurb (other), Medium Refurb (concrete) and Medium Refurb (other). Refurbishment work is intended to extend the life of the existing track asset rather than fully renew it. • S&C Renewal - Renewal covers all works undertaken within Categories 70, 71, 72 and 73, which sit within either Full Renewal or Abandonment. • S&C Refurbishment - S&C refurbishment covers all works undertaken within Categories 74, 75, Heavy Refurb (concrete), Heavy Refurb (other), Medium Refurb (concrete) and Medium Refurb (other), which sit within the Heavy Refurb or Medium Refurb roll-up. • Full or spot re-sleepering – Renewal & replacement of single, multiple or all sleepers either as part of other works or individual delivery items (Cat 30). • Slab Track - Slab track works relating to the maintenance • Track Drainage – works associated with the maintenance of existing Railway drainage systems including minor component replacement • Timbers – renewal of Longitudinal Timbers (Cat 41) or Level Crossing surfaces (Cat 45) and wheel timbers (Lot One Only). • Re-ballasting – Replacement of existing ballast including shoulders, and track formation • Scrap collection and line of route clearance (Cat 47). • Minor maintenance response – when directed, providing response within 1 hour to asset failures, including but not limited to: lifting and packing, manual ballast reprofiling, fitting rail clamps, applying ties bar, replacement of damaged plates and applying or removing speed restriction equipment • Maintenance and renewal of track lubrication equipment, on both plain line and S&C A full scope of the works will be available at PSQ Stage.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 27, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 070759-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED has issued 157 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 14 currently open and 63 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: July 27, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £39,000,000 - £39,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 070759-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.