Scope
Reference
project_43370
Description
Network Rail intends to award a contract via direct award under the Procurement Act 2023 to Thermit Welding Ltd for the Supply of Aluminothermic Welding Materials and Associated Equipment.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract 1. Supply of Aluminothermic Welding Materials and Associated Equipment
Supplier
Contract value
- £10,100,000 excluding VAT
- £12,120,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
10 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 21 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
23 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2029
- Possible extension to 31 October 2033
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
4 Years - To be used if requirements and market conditions remain unchanged.
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Should the Supplier introduce new products under the scope of Aluminothermic Welding Materials and Associated Equipment, the Buyer shall have the right to vary these into the Agreement.
CPV classifications
- 44315200 - Welding materials
- 42662000 - Welding equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Supplier
Thermit Welding (GB) Limited
- Companies House: 00616382
87 Ferry Lane
Rainham
RM13 9YH
United Kingdom
Email: tw@goldschmidt.com
Region: UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Supply of Aluminothermic Welding Materials and Associated Equipment
Contracting authority
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZN-9524-VCQJ
Waterloo General Office
London
SE1 8SW
United Kingdom
Email: matthew.taylor76@networkrail.co.uk
Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government