Scope
Description
Network Rail (Wales & Western) is seeking to engage with the market ahead of procuring a framework agreement for the delivery of planned, unplanned, and cyclical maintenance, minor works, and refurbishments across its property portfolio.
This will include operational railway assets, associated commercial properties, and a dedicated "High Street" Lot designed to be accessible to SMEs and specialist contractors.
Background
Network Rail owns and operates a diverse portfolio of assets including stations, lineside buildings, freight facilities, commercial estate properties, retail units, and associated infrastructure. These assets require ongoing maintenance, repairs, and renewals to ensure safety, compliance, operational continuity, and high-quality customer environments.
Scope of Works
The framework is expected to cover, but not be limited to:
Building fabric repairs and structural works
Minor civil engineering works
Mechanical and electrical services (heating, cooling, lighting, power, water systems)
Drainage works
Asbestos management and removal
Demolition and enabling works for inspections/assessments
Emergency response services
Design work and possession/road closure planning
Work will be required across asset categories such as:
Station retail outlets and commercial spaces
Station buildings and other commercial properties
Railway arches
Freight yards
Boundary and retaining walls
Car parks, footpaths, and hard standings
Associated M&E systems and specialist installations
High Street Lot - Smaller-scale works (not requiring a Network Rail Principal Contractor Licence), including:
Minor fabric repairs and decoration
Small-scale refurbishments and alterations
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £25,000,000 excluding VAT
- £30,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2034
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKI7 - Outer London - West and North West
Engagement
Engagement deadline
29 August 2025
Engagement process description
Please complete the questionnaire https://forms.office.com/e/Y8iHbWEZq8 by 29th August 2025. Responses will be reviewed to inform the design of the procurement strategy and framework documentation.
Completion of the questionnaire is not a prerequisite for future participation in the tender, but early engagement will help ensure the framework is structured to meet the needs of both Network Rail and the supply market.
If you have any questions regarding this notice please contact amy.slocombe@networkrail.co.uk
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
3 November 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: Amy Slocombe
Telephone: 07935372368
Email: amy.slocombe@networkrail.co.uk
Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government