Network Rail Track Focused Railway Systems Contract

The Rail Systems Alliances are Track Work contracts formed as partnerships between Network Rail and one or more suppliers. The scope predominantly includes the design and construction of track works on plain line track and switches and crossings (points). Associated work covers survey, site investigation, development, design, and installation works, including drainage, formation, ballast, sleeper, slab, and rail works, along with associated traction power, signalling, and minor civil engineering works such as signal/traction power foundations, level crossings, platform works, and cable troughing routes. The current alliance partnerships are due to end in May and June 2029.

Network Rail is seeking to appoint suitable supplier(s) to continue the delivery of Rail Systems and associated work for the Control Period (CP) 8 and 9 programmes, the estimated start date for mobilisation is mid 2028, with go live in mid 2029.

The current scope includes:

• Track renewals and upgrades across designated routes
• Integration with signalling and electrification works
• Provision of specialist plant and equipment
• Compliance with GBR transition requirements and sustainability objectives

The detailed scope and commercial model will be published within the tender documents.

Lots

This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately.

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