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

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/uk2-preliminary-market-engagement-notice-operation-maintenance-of-materials-delivery-fleet-ocds-h6vhtk-0674c1). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED: "UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - Operation & Maintenance of Materials Delivery Fleets". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: £178,400,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/network-rail-infrastructure-limited-GB-PPON-PNZN-9524-VCQJ)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £178,400,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Reconditioning services of rolling stock, Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/uk2-preliminary-market-engagement-notice-operation-maintenance-of-materials-delivery-fleet-ocds-h6vhtk-0674c1#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0674c1`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/uk2-preliminary-market-engagement-notice-operation-maintenance-of-materials-delivery-fleet-ocds-h6vhtk-0674c1#tl-md)

## Description
Delivery of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) of Network Rail's Materials Delivery Fleets.
1. Aggregates, Sleepers, Materials & Recycling (ASMR) Fleet
2. Rail Delivery Fleet (RDF)
3. O&M Switch & Crossing (S&C) Fleet
Network Rails depots will be used to provide the services, inlcuding Holgate, Beeston, Scunthorpe and Eastleigh. 
The 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.
1. Efficient delivery to prevents overruns during engineering works, avoiding delays, cancellations & costs.
2. Well-managed fleets ensure planned works finish on time, minimising inconvenience & reducing long-term disruption.
3. Enhances passenger safety and comfort.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 50222000, 50224000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 26/04/2027 to 26/04/2037

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F027775-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-03-26T10:50:00.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-20T13:59:29.109Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0674c1