- Lot 1. NW&C - Fencing & Vegetation Framework
- Lot 2. EASTERN - Anglia Fencing Framework
- Lot 3. EASTERN - East Midlands & East Coast Mainline South Fencing Framework
- Lot 4. EASTERN - North & East & East Coast Mainline North Fencing Framework
- Lot 5. EASTERN - Anglia Vegetation Framework
- Lot 6. EASTERN - East Midlands & East Coast Mainline South Vegetation Framework
- Lot 7. EASTERN - North & East plus East Coast Mainline North Vegetation Framework
- Lot 8. WALES - Fencing Framework
- Lot 9. WALES – Vegetation Framework
- Lot 10. WESTERN - Fencing Framework
- Lot 11. WESTERN – Vegetation Framework
- Lot 12. SOUTHERN - Fencing Framework
- Lot 13. SOUTHERN - Vegetation Framework
Scope
Description
Provision of fencing and vegetation management services across Network Rail infrastructure and third party land
Preliminary Market Engagement Reference ocds-h6vhtk-0597e3
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 July 2027 to 30 June 2032
- Possible extension to 30 June 2035
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
Yearly extensions in the form of 1 + 1 + 1
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
- 70332100 - Land management services
- 34928220 - Fencing components
- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 90722100 - Industrial site rehabilitation
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Lot 1. NW&C - Fencing & Vegetation Framework
Description
Lot 1 - NW&C - Fencing & Vegetation Framework
Lot value (estimated)
- £289,000,000 excluding VAT
- £346,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. EASTERN - Anglia Fencing Framework
Description
Lot 2 - EASTERN - Anglia Fencing Framework
Lot value (estimated)
- £14,000,000 excluding VAT
- £16,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. EASTERN - East Midlands & East Coast Mainline South Fencing Framework
Description
Lot 3 - EASTERN - East Midlands & East Coast Mainline South Fencing Framework
Lot value (estimated)
- £33,000,000 excluding VAT
- £39,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. EASTERN - North & East & East Coast Mainline North Fencing Framework
Description
Lot 4 - EASTERN - North & East & East Coast Mainline North Fencing Framework
Lot value (estimated)
- £48,000,000 excluding VAT
- £57,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. EASTERN - Anglia Vegetation Framework
Description
Lot 5 - EASTERN - Anglia Vegetation Framework
Lot value (estimated)
- £58,000,000 excluding VAT
- £69,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. EASTERN - East Midlands & East Coast Mainline South Vegetation Framework
Description
Lot 6 - EASTERN - East Midlands & East Coast Mainline South Vegetation Framework
Lot value (estimated)
- £164,000,000 excluding VAT
- £196,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 7. EASTERN - North & East plus East Coast Mainline North Vegetation Framework
Description
Lot 7 - EASTERN - North & East plus East Coast Mainline North Vegetation Framework
Lot value (estimated)
- £135,000,000 excluding VAT
- £162,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 8. WALES - Fencing Framework
Description
Lot 8 - WALES - Fencing Framework
Lot value (estimated)
- £53,000,000 excluding VAT
- £63,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 9. WALES - Vegetation Framework
Description
Lot 9 - WALES - Vegetation Framework
Lot value (estimated)
- £128,000,000 excluding VAT
- £153,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 10. WESTERN - Fencing Framework
Description
Lot 10 - WESTERN - Fencing Framework
Lot value (estimated)
- £53,000,000 excluding VAT
- £63,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 11. WESTERN - Vegetation Framework
Description
Lot 11 - WESTERN - Vegetation Framework
Lot value (estimated)
- £117,000,000 excluding VAT
- £140,400,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 12. SOUTHERN - Fencing Framework
Description
Lot 12 - SOUTHERN - Fencing Framework
Lot value (estimated)
- £10,000,000 excluding VAT
- £12,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 13. SOUTHERN - Vegetation Framework
Description
Lot 13 - SOUTHERN - Vegetation Framework
Lot value (estimated)
- £136,000,000 excluding VAT
- £163,200,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Prices are determined by the submission of rates during the tender process
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. NW&C - Fencing & Vegetation Framework
Lot 2. EASTERN - Anglia Fencing Framework
Lot 3. EASTERN - East Midlands & East Coast Mainline South Fencing Framework
Lot 4. EASTERN - North & East & East Coast Mainline North Fencing Framework
Lot 5. EASTERN - Anglia Vegetation Framework
Lot 6. EASTERN - East Midlands & East Coast Mainline South Vegetation Framework
Lot 7. EASTERN - North & East plus East Coast Mainline North Vegetation Framework
Lot 8. WALES - Fencing Framework
Lot 9. WALES - Vegetation Framework
Lot 10. WESTERN - Fencing Framework
Lot 11. WESTERN - Vegetation Framework
Lot 12. SOUTHERN - Fencing Framework
Lot 13. SOUTHERN - Vegetation Framework
Suppliers must pass the financial health check
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. NW&C - Fencing & Vegetation Framework
Lot 2. EASTERN - Anglia Fencing Framework
Lot 3. EASTERN - East Midlands & East Coast Mainline South Fencing Framework
Lot 4. EASTERN - North & East & East Coast Mainline North Fencing Framework
Lot 5. EASTERN - Anglia Vegetation Framework
Lot 6. EASTERN - East Midlands & East Coast Mainline South Vegetation Framework
Lot 7. EASTERN - North & East plus East Coast Mainline North Vegetation Framework
Lot 8. WALES - Fencing Framework
Lot 9. WALES - Vegetation Framework
Lot 10. WESTERN - Fencing Framework
Lot 11. WESTERN - Vegetation Framework
Lot 12. SOUTHERN - Fencing Framework
Lot 13. SOUTHERN - Vegetation Framework
Suppliers must have the RICCL codes specified in the Instructions to Tenderers document by the time of award
Particular suitability
Lot 1. NW&C - Fencing & Vegetation Framework
Lot 2. EASTERN - Anglia Fencing Framework
Lot 3. EASTERN - East Midlands & East Coast Mainline South Fencing Framework
Lot 4. EASTERN - North & East & East Coast Mainline North Fencing Framework
Lot 5. EASTERN - Anglia Vegetation Framework
Lot 6. EASTERN - East Midlands & East Coast Mainline South Vegetation Framework
Lot 7. EASTERN - North & East plus East Coast Mainline North Vegetation Framework
Lot 8. WALES - Fencing Framework
Lot 9. WALES - Vegetation Framework
Lot 10. WESTERN - Fencing Framework
Lot 11. WESTERN - Vegetation Framework
Lot 12. SOUTHERN - Fencing Framework
Lot 13. SOUTHERN - Vegetation Framework
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 January 2026, 1:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
29 January 2026, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
Project_42704
Common to all LOTS PSQ 3830
Fencing & Vegetation Specific PSQ 3837
Fencing Specific PSQ 3836
Vegetation Specific PSQ 3829
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
14 June 2027
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 55% |
| Cost | Price | 45% |
Other information
Payment terms
Please refer to the payment clause inserted into the draft framework agreement
Description of risks to contract performance
Please note Network Rail are not gauranteeing the forecasts provided by each region
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
Two stage process involving PSQ and ITT stages
Documents
Documents to be provided after the tender notice
Will be issued in accordance with the fencing and vegetation Bravo project (project_42704)
Please note this opportunity includes a Supplier Briefing at 1pm on the 16th December 2025. All communication to attend this session must be sent via the COMMON TO ALL LOTS PSQ within Bravo. Please send the email addresses of the people you would like to be invited to the briefing by 16:00hrs 15/12/2025. Email addresses sent after this deadline may not be invited to the briefing. Please be advised that the briefing will be recorded and shared with all Tenderers.
Contracting authority
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZN-9524-VCQJ
Waterloo General Office
London
SE1 8SW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Susan Bulfield
Telephone: +447730361879
Email: Susan.Bulfield@networkrail.co.uk
Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government