Manufacture and Supply of Concrete Sleepers

A Tender Notice
by NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Source: Find a Tender
Type: Framework (Goods)
Duration: 15 year
Value: £1B-£550M

Sector: TRANSPORT
Published: 20 Mar 2026
Delivery: 04 Jan 2027 to 31 May 2045
Deadline: n/a

Related Terms

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Network Rail Infrastructure London

Description

This procurement concerns the manufacture and supply of concrete sleepers from Network Rail’s own concrete sleeper factory based in Doncaster, and from a secondary supplier owned site. The service and technical specification have been included within Schedule 1 of the NR01(MT) which can be found within the attachments section of the PSQ and ITT within Bravo project_42399. This procurement is split into two (2) lots: • Lot 1: Manufacture and Supply of Concrete Sleepers from Network Rail’s Doncaster Sleeper Factory • Lot 2: Manufacture and Supply of Concrete Sleepers – Supplier Owned Site

Lot Division

Manufacture and Supply of Concrete Sleepers from Network Rail's Doncaster Sleeper Factory

Value: £550M

Manufacture and supply of concrete sleepers from Network Rail's Doncaster Sleeper factory. Refer to the tender documentation for the full specification and requirements.

Manufacture and Supply of Concrete Sleepers from a Supplier Owned Site

Value: £550M

Manufacture and supply of concrete sleepers from a supplier owned site which is to be proposed by the Tenderer. Refer to the tender documentation for the full specification and requirements.

Renewal Options

Extensions are to be utilised at the discretion of Network Rail.

Award Criteria

Technical	The technical section includes, but is not limited to, questions relating to safety, sustainability, capability & capacity, mobilisation, asset management, resilience, and continuous improvement. Full details have been included in the tender pack on the Bravo Opportunities listing https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
Commercial	Against each lot full marks will be awarded to the lowest price. Fewer marks will be awarded for the higher price relative to its proximity to the lowest tendered price. It should be noted that any negative scores will be awarded 0%. Full details have been included in the tender pack on the Bravo Opportunities listing https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

CPV Codes

34947000 - Sleepers and parts of sleepers

Indicators

Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
This is a recurring contract.
Options are available.
Renewals are available.

Legal Justification

A duration of 15 years with the option to extend for a further 5 years is being recommended for the following reasons: Lot 1: Due to the nature of the potential de-mobilisation and mobilisation requirements of Network Rail's Doncaster Sleeper factory an extensive term is required to encourage competition. Lot 2: to encourage investment and competiton within the market.