Contract award · 8 Apr 2025

Operation and Maintenance of Network Rail's Seasonal Fleet: Operation & Maintenance of Seasonal Treatment Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs) - North

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd awarded “Operation and Maintenance…” to GB Railfreight Ltd, Balfour Beatty Rail Limited, Colas Rail Limited for £418m.

Repair & maintenanceLondon

Value across 6 lots £418m

Competition with a shortlist

Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.

Key facts

Buyer
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd · Body governed by public law
Value
£418,137,187 across 6 lots
Procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Sector
Repair & maintenance · Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment (CPV 50220000)
Region
London
Timeline
  1. Contract date8 Apr 2025
  2. Published2 May 2025Published 24 days after the contract date

Description

Operation and maintenance of the Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs) which carry out the rail-borne weedspray treatment programme.

Lots in this award

LotSupplierValue
Operation and Maintenance of Network Rail's Seasonal Fleet: Operation & Maintenance of Seasonal Treatment Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs) - NorthGB Railfreight Ltd£75.8m
Operation and Maintenance of Network Rail's Seasonal Fleet: Operation & Maintenance of Seasonal Treatment Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs) - SouthBalfour Beatty Rail Limited£161m
Operation and Maintenance of Network Rail's Seasonal FleetColas Rail Limited—
Operation and Maintenance of Network Rail's Seasonal FleetGB Railfreight Ltd£152m
Operation and Maintenance of Network Rail's Seasonal Fleet: Operation and Maintenance of Snow & Ice Treatment Trains (SITTs)GB Railfreight Ltd£16.5m
Operation and Maintenance of Network Rail's Seasonal Fleet: Snow Clearance ServicesColas Rail Limited£12.7m

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