Scope
Description
This is a pre-market engagement exercise for the provision of track panel carrying wagons.
Network Rail have established the need for additional wagons to deliver and recover infrastructure materials and track panels to/from renewal worksites. Network Rail intend to procure additional track panel carrying wagons (Osprey wagons) (approximately 80-130) for entry into service within 2 years, whilst the requirement for box wagons is expected to materialise within approximately 5-7 years.
Total value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 January 2027 to 3 January 2037
- 10 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34621100 - Railway freight wagons
Engagement
Engagement deadline
12 January 2026
Engagement process description
This is a pre-market engagement exercise to gain a understanding of the market's expertise and capability with regards to track panel carrying wagons.
The Provision of Track Panel Carrying Wagons PIN Questionnaire can be located via: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk follow the "view current opportunities" on the Bravo login page.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
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
Email: rachel.jackson@networkrail.co.uk
Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government