Maintenance of the New Measurement Train (NMT)
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Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
10 Sept 2025
Description
The contract covers the maintenance of the New Measurement Train (NMT), a critical asset within Network Rail’s Infrastructure Monitoring fleet. The NMT operates across high-mileage and high-traffic segments of track, delivering essential data to ensure compliance with track standards, particularly Category 1a and 1 routes. The awarded services include: Heavy and light maintenance of the NMT fleet, comprising Class 43 Power Cars and Mk3 Trailer Cars. Cleaning operations. Provision of NMT technicians responsible for overnight service exams, fault response, and technical riding duties. Scheduled maintenance activities on a weekly, per-period, and bi-period basis. Support for QL3 and QL4 MTU engine overhauls managed by a separate maintainer.
Scope
- Reference
- project_41411
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
12+12
- Main category
- services
- Contract locations
- UK
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery of service | 14 | quality | — |
| Resources | 9 | quality | — |
| Facilities | 9 | quality | — |
| Safety | 4 | quality | — |
| Risk managment | 4 | quality | — |
| Lower Utility Usage | 4 | quality | — |
| Circular Economy | 3 | quality | — |
| Social Stewardship | 3 | quality | — |
| Operation Price | 45 | cost | — |
| Mobilisation Price | 5 | cost | — |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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