Supply of Tubular Stretcher Bars (TSBs)

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITEDcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-052acbProcurement Act 2023Utilities regimeSME suitableVCSE suitableplanned
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Published

27 Mar 2026

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Description

This premarket engagement is looking to engage with the market to understand the level of interest and capacity for the manufacture and supply of Tubular Stretcher Bars (TSBs). As these TSBs are a safety critical component to the track they will require product approval. Historic demand over the last four years has seen an average spend of £1.75m to £3m a year which tranlsates to a range of 5,000 to 10,000 units sourced a year. Due to the volatile demand for this good, Network Rail is unable to forecast further than 6 months for demand.

Scope

Reference
FBR6203
Total value
£0 excluding VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Mar 2027 to 01 Apr 2030
Main category
goods
CPV classifications
34946000
34946120
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)