Scope
Description
Provision of fencing and vegetation management services across Network Rail infrastructure and third party land
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,250,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,500,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032
- Possible extension to 31 March 2035
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
- 34928220 - Fencing components
- 70332100 - Land management services
- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
26 September 2025
Engagement process description
This pre market engagement focuses on the value of offering a year on year financial commitment for fencing and vegetation services as well as covering:
Framework structure
Risks and challenges
Safety, value and innovation
Contract performance and KPIs
Sustainability and social value opportunities
In order to view further information please follow the below instructions:
1. Follow the link - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
2. From the welcome screen, access the 'View Current Opportunities" link and select project _44149 - Pre Market Engagement - Fencing and Vegetation Framework.
3. Please complete the pre market engagement questionnaire via the link provided in opportunity attachments.
4. Any feedback, questions or clarifications in respect of this notice should be addressed to Jacob.Coward@networkrail.co.uk.
Please note that any content received via response to this Notice will be used purely for information purposes only and will not be deemed as forming part of any proposed bid now, or any potential future tender. This Notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works mentioned in this Notice and Network Rail will not accept any proposals offered in response to this Notice. Network Rail is not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to or attending any Notice event.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
5 December 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: Jacob Coward
Email: Jacob.Coward@networkrail.co.uk
Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government