Scope
Description
To identify how leading European rail infrastructure managers develop and implement long-term strategies for on-track machines (OTMs) and railway plant, including procurement, deployment, lifecycle planning, and efficiency optimisation. The review will identify best practices, strategic frameworks, and operational models that the ORR can consider when assessing the adequacy and value-for-money of Network Rail's own machine and plant strategy.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £51,400 excluding VAT
- £61,680 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
16 September 2025
Contract dates
- 16 September 2025 to 8 December 2025
- 2 months, 23 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
FURRER + FREY GB LIMITED
- Companies House: 07889204
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYRT-2176-PXLN
39 Evelyn Street
Beeston
NG9 2EU
United Kingdom
Email: jpuons@furrerfrey.co.uk
Website: http://www.furrerfrey.ch
Region: UKF16 - South Nottinghamshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Office of Rail and Road
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPH-6471-MDYY
25 Cabot Square
London
E14 4QZ
United Kingdom
Email: procurementteam@orr.gov.uk
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - central government