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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.
Framework contract: £30,900,000 total value shared among 4 suppliers. Estimated equal shares shown below.
| Supplier | Identifier | Est. Share | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Fleet Services Ltd | 04979804 | ~£7,725,000 | 1 lot Y25/27 & VNH1 | - |
| DB Cargo (UK) Limited | 02938988 | ~£7,725,000 | 1 lot Y25/27 & VNH1 | DONOR£41K across 5 donations To: Labour Party, Conservative and Unionist Party |
| Lucchini Unipart Rail Limited | 03120940 | ~£7,725,000 | 1 lot Y25/27 & VNH1 | - |
| Pullman Rail Ltd | 02820938 | ~£7,725,000 | 1 lot Y25/27 & VNH1 | - |
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This procurement was divided into 5 lots, each awarded separately. 14 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Y25/27 & VNH1 Apr 2026 – Mar 2031 | £30,900,000 £123,600,000 initial term | 4 | active | |
| Lot 2 Y33 RDT MPV T2 & OLET Apr 2026 – Mar 2031 | £30,900,000 | 1 single bid — no competition | - | complete |
| Lot 3 MPV T1 Apr 2026 – Mar 2031 | £30,900,000 | 2 | - | complete |
| Lot 4 Y33 RHTT Apr 2026 – Mar 2031 | £30,900,000 | 5 | - | complete |
| Lot 5 Mixed Wheelset Types Apr 2026 – Mar 2031 | £30,900,000 | 2 | - | complete |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Fleet Services Ltd | Lots 1, 4, 5 | Wonlot 1 |
| DB Cargo (UK) Limited | Lots 1, 4, 5 | Wonlot 1 |
| Lucchini Unipart Rail Limited | Lots 1, 4 | Wonlot 1 |
| Pullman Rail Ltd | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 | Wonlot 1 |
| Wabtec UK Ltd | Lots 3, 4 | Unsuccessful |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £2,279,017 in 28 payments (over £25k) from Department for Transport, MOD GPC (2013-04-19 to 2023-03-28).