Scope
Reference
Project_41285
Description
Network Rail (HS) Ltd seeks a High-Speed Grinding service to maintain both Plain Line and Switch & Crossing (S&C) sections of the HS1 infrastructure, primarily during summer maintenance campaigns. The work will also include grinding in ballast and slab track tunnels to enhance rail performance, extend asset life, and control issues such as rolling contact fatigue, corrugation, and spalling. The service will be carried out using specialist grinding vehicles on both up and down lines to restore rail head profile and ensure the long-term integrity of the track.
Further scope documentation will be provided via BravoNR.
Total value (estimated)
- £7,400,000 excluding VAT
- £8,880,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2028
- Possible extension to 30 November 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
4 one year contract extentions to the initial contract period of 2 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
4 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html and search for pqq_3709
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 April 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 30 November 2031
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITT Invitation To Tender | Technical Envelope Technical Submission and Methodology - 53% Outline Programme - 10% Contract Organisation - 5% QHSE - 15% Social Value - 17% |
Quality | 60% |
| ITT Invitation To Tender | Commercial Envelope |
Price | 40% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
This is a single-stage tender procedure, which suppliers will be invited to following a PSQ stage - PSQ (Procurement Specific Questionnaire) followed by a Tender (ITT) stage.
There will be a PSQ for all participants and the top 3 PSQ scoring responders, who score over 50% will be invited to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. Tenderers who are invited to the ITT stage will have their bid evaluated using a 60% Technical, 40% Commercial criteria. The highest scoring Tenderer will be awarded the contract.
All Participants are required to review all tender documents for full details.
Contracting authority
NETWORK RAIL (HIGH SPEED) LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPWG-4728-MXTL
Waterloo General Offices
London
SE1 8SW
United Kingdom
Email: kamila.marks@networkrail.co.uk
Website: http://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government