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Network Rail Track Focused Railway Systems Contract
Descriptions
The Rail Systems Alliances are Track Work contracts formed as partnerships between Network Rail and one or more suppliers. The scope predominantly includes the design and construction of track works on plain line track and switches and crossings (points). Associated work covers survey, site investigation, development, design, and installation works, including drainage, formation, ballast, sleeper, slab, and rail works, along with associated traction power, signalling, and minor civil engineering works such as signal/traction power foundations, level crossings, platform works, and cable troughing routes. The current alliance partnerships are due to end in May and June 2029. Network Rail is seeking to appoint suitable supplier(s) to continue the delivery of Rail Systems and associated work for the Control Period (CP) 8 and 9 programmes, the estimated start date for mobilisation is mid 2028, with go live in mid 2029. The current scope includes: • Track renewals and upgrades across designated routes • Integration with signalling and electrification works • Provision of specialist plant and equipment • Compliance with GBR transition requirements and sustainability objectives The detailed scope and commercial model will be published within the tender documents.
Engagement
Network Rail will be holding a Market Engagement Meeting with potential suppliers in advance of this procurement activity. We will be holding this as an in-person session on a date in the first week of March 2026 (date to be confirmed) i.e. the week commencing 02/03/2026. The precise timings and venue is to be confirmed but it will be in London or Birmingham. We will provide suppliers with an overview of the procurement activity and our key requirements, challenges, and priorities, followed by a Q&A session. At this stage our strategy and the precise scope is yet to be determined, however we would welcome any views or insights that you may have. If you would like to attend this session please could you follow the link to complete the form and register your interest, no later than Friday 13th February: https://forms.office.com/e/LxwgaqRZZb Please note that a maximum of two attendees per supplier may attend. We will also be holding separate individual supplier meetings after this session to help us further understand the supply market and develop our strategy. These are likely to be held remotely over Microsoft Teams and will take place at a mutually convenient time. You can also register your interest in these sessions by completing the form. We look forward to meeting you soon to discuss this procurement activity further.
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CPV Codes
45234100 - Railway construction works
71311100 - Civil engineering support services
50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services
45234000 - Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
71311230 - Railway engineering services
71320000 - Engineering design services
Keywords
track laying
rail civil works
rail groundwork
railway build
ballast tamping
cable car works
railroad works
heavy rail works
track welding
funicular build
rail grinding
public works support
geotechnical support
tramway installation
level crossing repair
ski lift construction
rail project design
drainage improvement
chairlift systems
foundation inspection
trainline construction
sleeper replacement
bridge support services
railway construction
civil project assistance
railroad engineering
ultrasonic rail testing
railway consultancy
train track engineering
road inspection support
rail civil engineering
project design advisory
conceptual engineering
transit rail advisory
rail safety consulting
transport engineering
structural survey
overhead line inspection
switchgear maintenance
civil works technical assistance
track system installation
engineering blueprint consultancy
multidisciplinary engineering planning
engineering drafting services
rail & cable infrastructure
rail alignment inspection
rail structural engineering
technical design solutions
civil engineering field support
rolling stock interface design
rail corridor construction
site civil engineering support
switching system engineering
engineering specification services
rail infrastructure works
technical design services
railway infrastructure planning
cable transport installation
system design engineering
engineering design consultancy
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