Supply and Overhaul of Fleet Wide Wheelsets
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Awarded value
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Suppliers
4
Lots
5
Published
27 Jul 2026
Description
This procurement is for the collection, overhaul, and delivery of approximately 2,500 wheelsets per year across Network Rail’s fleet. It will be delivered under a multi-supplier, zero-value framework agreement structured into five lots based on operational groupings and technical complexity. The scope includes overhaul of wheelsets and subcomponents (e.g. axles, bearings, brake discs, gearboxes) in accordance with Network Rail technical specifications. The framework will be governed by the NR13(E) Framework Agreement and NR18(S) PO Conditions, with call-offs issued via Purchase Orders. NOTE: The Contract Value stated in this notice is not represented per Lot but total value across all Lots and Contracts.
Scope
- Reference
- 2025-045971
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2031Possible extension to 31 Mar 2034
The framework includes two extensions: one for 2 years and one for 1 year. These may be used to maintain continuity of service, allow suppliers to deliver improvements, or align with future fleet strategies or re-procurement timelines. Extensions will be exercised based on supplier performance, operational needs, and market conditions.
- CPV classifications
- 502220005022000050221300
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Submission | Evaluation of methodology, delivery plan, risk management, operational readiness, and contract management. | quality | 10.00% |
| Current Capability and Capacity | Assessment of the supplier’s ability to deliver overhaul services across wheelset types, including capacity, turnaround times, and operational readiness. | quality | 13.00% |
| Accreditation | Evaluation of RISAS or equivalent accreditations and assurance of compliance with Network Rail standards. | quality | 9.00% |
| Contract Organisation | Assessment of team structure, roles, and resource planning to support contract delivery. | quality | 7.00% |
| Contract Management | Evaluation of contract oversight, reporting, issue resolution, and continuous improvement | quality | 7.00% |
| Key Personnel and CVs | Review of qualifications and experience of key personnel proposed for the contract. | quality | 4.00% |
| Sustainability / Social Value | Evaluation of environmental management, carbon reduction, circular economy, and social value initiatives. | quality | 10.00% |
| Health and Safety | Assessment of H&S systems, risk controls, compliance, and safety performance. | quality | 5.00% |
| Price | Evaluation of unit pricing for overhaul services based on modelled volumes. | price | 35.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Suppliers will be shortlisted based on responses to the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), which includes pass/fail and scored criteria covering financial standing, technical ability, health & safety, sustainability, and social value. The top 8 ranked suppliers will be invited to tender, subject to meeting all minimum thresholds. Tie-breakers will be applied in the order of technical score, financial standing, social value, and health & safety. If fewer than 3 suppliers qualify, the procurement will proceed with those available.
Insurance is not required at the point of selection but must be in place by contract award. Audited accounts are not mandatory; financial health is assessed via a model score or guarantor.
Equivalent qualifications and standards are accepted.
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure
Award details· 4 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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Lots · 5 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Y25/27 & VNH1 | £30.9m | complete |
| 4 | Y33 RHTT | £30.9m | complete |
| 5 | Mixed Wheelset Types | £30.9m | complete |
| 2 | Y33 RDT MPV T2 & OLET | £30.9m | complete |
| 3 | MPV T1 | £30.9m | complete |
Award 1· 1 supplier
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Total lots
5
Awarded
5
Estimated total
£154.5m
Awarded total
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Y25/27 & VNH1
Start
31 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2031
Estimated
£30.9m
CPV
Y33 RHTT
Start
31 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2031
Estimated
£30.9m
CPV
Mixed Wheelset Types
Start
31 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2031
Estimated
£30.9m
CPV
Y33 RDT MPV T2 & OLET
Start
31 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2031
Estimated
£30.9m
CPV
MPV T1
Start
31 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2031
Estimated
£30.9m
CPV
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