UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - Operation & Maintenance of Materials Delivery Fleets

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  "date": "2026-03-26T10:50:00Z",
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    "title": "UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - Operation & Maintenance of Materials Delivery Fleets",
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    "description": "Delivery of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) of Network Rail's Materials Delivery Fleets.\n1. Aggregates, Sleepers, Materials & Recycling (ASMR) Fleet\n2. Rail Delivery Fleet (RDF)\n3. O&M Switch & Crossing (S&C) Fleet\nNetwork Rails depots will be used to provide the services, inlcuding Holgate, Beeston, Scunthorpe and Eastleigh. \nThe O&M of the fleets is critical to maintaining and renewing railway infrastructure. Its performance directly influences passenger experience. Investment in fleet reliability and innovation is essential for delivering a safe, punctual, and sustainable passenger experience.\n1. Efficient delivery to prevents overruns during engineering works, avoiding delays, cancellations & costs.\n2. Well-managed fleets ensure planned works finish on time, minimising inconvenience & reducing long-term disruption.\n3. Enhances passenger safety and comfort.",
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        "postalCode": "SE1 8SW",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Waterloo General Office"
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      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "Clare Ward",
        "email": "clare.ward@networkrail.co.uk",
        "telephone": "07734 646520"
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        "id": "engagement",
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        "status": "met",
        "dateMet": "2026-02-20T00:00:00+00:00",
        "description": "All suppliers under the following RISQS codes were approached: \nE.G.3 Freight Wagons\nE.G.4 Rail Delivery / Collection Vehicles\nE.G.5 Ballast / Spoil Wagons\nE.H.1 Infrastructure Maintenance, Renewal & Incident Machines\nThe suppliers were asked to complete a Microsoft Form covering questions regarding:\n1. TUPE\n2. Contract Term Length inlcuding the use of a break clause\n3. Sustainability and Environmental benefits\n4. Lotting Structure (Various proposals)\nThe ME took place prior to this notice due to timescales of RISQS PA23 implelemnttion with Network Rail."
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