Provision of a Thunderbird Incident Response Locomotive Service
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITEDcontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-0559a1Procurement Act 2023Utilities regimeSME suitableVCSE suitableactive
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Published
23 Jan 2026
Description
Provision of a Thunderbird Incident Response Locomotive Service for Network Rail's Eastern Region to be based at Newark Northgate Sidings.
Scope
- Reference
- project_42922, pqq_3698, itt_18064
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 08 Jan 2026 to 07 Jan 2029Possible extension to 07 Jan 2032
Option to extend for a further 3 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
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| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | — | cost | 70.00% |
| Technical | — | quality | 30.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Participants must hold a valid Track Access Agreement
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure
Award details
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