Scope
Description
Network Rail is issuing this preliminary market engagement notice to better understand the current capabilities of the Supply market for Road Rail Vehicles.
Network Rail Eastern Region is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Supplier to replace up to 20 no. Road Rail Vehicle with Mobile Elevated Working Platforms and Drum Carrier Modules.
The project requires the supply of a fleet of up to 20 x medium weight OHLE RRVs 13T - 18T fitted with modular systems, including a primary Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) and a secondary drum carrier module. These vehicles will be integral to overhead line maintenance operations and are designed to enhance the efficiency and reliability of Network Rail's current fleet.
Total value (estimated)
- £16,000,000 excluding VAT
- £19,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 21 February 2026 to 20 February 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles
Engagement
Engagement deadline
6 June 2025
Engagement process description
The Market Engagement for the "Eastern Region RRV Replacement" will be conducted through the completion of a questionnaire.
This questionnaire must be returned by 6th June 2025.
To access the Market Engagement submission document, please follow these steps:
1. Visit our Bravo site using the link provided below.
Link to Bravo: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
2. On the Bravo login page, locate and select the "View Current Opportunities" option at the bottom left of the page. Find and select the link for " Eastern Region RRV Replacement" to access the documents available for the market engagement exercise.
There is no need to log in to Bravo to access the opportunity. You can view and download the necessary documents without logging in.
The instructions for returning the market engagement information are detailed within the Market Engagement document titled "RRV MEWP Market Engagement FINALv2" with a link to an MS Form within. Please ensure you follow these instructions carefully to submit your information correctly. A further document with the Draft Specification is titled "Scope - Pre-Market - OTP MEWP 1-18t Eastern Region"
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
20 August 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authority
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZN-9524-VCQJ
Waterloo General Office
London
SE1 8SW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Will Mendrek
Telephone: +447731815366
Email: willmendrek1@networkrail.co.uk
Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government