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Networks 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. Market Engagement: Network Rail are keen to engage the market throughout this procurement activity, and further information will be provided through contract notices. Please ensure your organisation is registered on Network Rail Sourcing Platform Bravo: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login Any expressions of interest can be emailed to mwesourcing@networkrail.co.uk

Timeline

Published Date :

30th Jan 2026 3 days ago

Deadline :

30th Jan 2027 in a 12 months

Contract Start :

31st Jul 2028

Contract End :

31st Jul 2039

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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Workflows

Status :

Open

Procedure :

N/A

Suitable for SME :

Yes

Nationwide :

No

Assign to :

Tender Progress :

0%

Details

Notice Type :

Pipeline

Tender Identifier :

IT-378-246-T: 2024 - 001

Tenderbase ID :

310724019

Low Value :

£100K

High Value :

£1000K

Buyer Information

Address :

Liverpool Merseyside , Merseyside , L13 0BQ

Website :

N/A

Procurement Contact

Name :

Tina Smith

Phone :

0151 252 3243

Email :

tina.smith@shared-ed.ac.uk