Rail Grinding for Network Rail (High Speed)
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Published
20 May 2026
Description
Network Rail (HS) Ltd seeks a High-Speed Grinding service to maintain both Plain Line and Switch & Crossing (S&C) sections of the HS1 infrastructure, primarily during summer maintenance campaigns. The work will also include grinding in ballast and slab track tunnels to enhance rail performance, extend asset life, and control issues such as rolling contact fatigue, corrugation, and spalling. The service will be carried out using specialist grinding vehicles on both up and down lines to restore rail head profile and ensure the long-term integrity of the track.
Scope
- Reference
- Project_41285, pqq_3709, itt_18077
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Dec 2026 to 30 Nov 2028Possible extension to 30 Nov 2032
4 one year contract extentions to the initial contract period of 2 years.
- CPV classifications
- 50220000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
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| ITT Invitation To Tender | Technical Envelope Technical Submission and Methodology – 53% Outline Programme – 10% Contract Organisation – 5% QHSE – 15% Social Value – 17% | quality | 60.00% |
| ITT Invitation To Tender | Commercial Envelope | price | 40.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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