Scope
Reference
project_42922, pqq_3698, itt_18064
Description
Provision of a Thunderbird Incident Response Locomotive Service for Network Rail's Easern Region to be based at Newark Northgate Sidings.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £10,800,000 excluding VAT
- £12,960,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 January 2026 to 7 January 2029
- Possible extension to 7 January 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for a further 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Prices are based on fixed rates with CPI. Annual orders will be instructed through the framework.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Participants must hold a valid Track Access Agreement
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 August 2025, 4:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
18 August 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 November 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 10 January 2028
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Cost | 70% |
| Technical | Quality | 30% |
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
Procurement Specific Questionnaire will run concurrently with the tender.
The conditions of participation will be used to verify the eligibility of a Participant's bid being evaluated; it will not be used to shortlist suppliers.
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
This procurement event is to competitively tender for the continuation of a known requirement with an established scope.
Contracting authority
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZN-9524-VCQJ
Waterloo General Office
London
SE1 8SW
United Kingdom
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government