Scope
Description
The Rail Systems Alliances are Track Work contracts formed as partnerships between Network Rail and one or more suppliers. The scope predominantly includes the design and construction of track works on plain line track and switches and crossings (points). Associated work covers survey, site investigation, development, design, and installation works, including drainage, formation, ballast, sleeper, slab, and rail works, along with associated traction power, signalling, and minor civil engineering works such as signal/traction power foundations, level crossings, platform works, and cable troughing routes. The current alliance partnerships are due to end in May and June 2029.
Network Rail is seeking to appoint suitable supplier(s) to continue the delivery of Rail Systems and associated work for the Control Period (CP) 8 and 9 programmes, the estimated start date for mobilisation is mid 2028, with go live in mid 2029.
The current scope includes:
• Track renewals and upgrades across designated routes
• Integration with signalling and electrification works
• Provision of specialist plant and equipment
• Compliance with GBR transition requirements and sustainability objectives
The detailed scope and commercial model will be published within the tender documents.
Market Engagement:
Network Rail are keen to engage the market throughout this procurement activity, and further information will be provided through contract notices.
Please ensure your organisation is registered on Network Rail Sourcing Platform Bravo: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login
Any expressions of interest can be emailed to mwesourcing@networkrail.co.uk
Total value (estimated)
- £5,000,000,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000,000,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2028 to 31 July 2039
- 11 years
Main category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45234000 - Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
- 45234100 - Railway construction works
- 71311230 - Railway engineering services
- 71311100 - Civil engineering support services
- 50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
4 May 2027
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZN-9524-VCQJ
Waterloo General Office
London
SE1 8SW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Philip Hunt
Email: mwesourcing@networkrail.co.uk
Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government