Open tender · Notice 089760-2026
Aggregate supply and track excavated waste
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited
- Value
- £1064m
- Closes
- Not stated
- Where
- UK-wide
- Lots
- 2
- Suitable for SMEs
- Not stated
- Contract
- 1 Apr 2028 – 31 Mar 2038
In plain English
Network Rail wants suppliers to provide aggregates (including blended ballast), handle track excavated waste (hazardous and non-hazardous) and arrange rail haulage to and from its Aggregate Handling Depots across Great Britain. The work is split into two geographic lots, with one supplier appointed per lot, running for ten years from April 2028 (with a possible extension) and valued at up to £1.064bn in total.
Good fit for: Large national aggregates producers or rail logistics firms able to run depot operations at scale.
Watch out: Only two contracts will be awarded, one supplier per lot - no room for smaller specialists; Each lot covers a national group of depots, requiring large-scale supply and rail haulage capability; Includes hazardous waste management as well as supply; May need to take on depot operational services later in the term if Network Rail requests it
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What the buyer says
Network Rail is seeking to establish a national framework for the supply of aggregates (including blended ballast), the management of track excavated waste (hazardous and non-hazardous), and associated rail haulage services to and from Network Rail Aggregate Handling Depots (AHDs). The framework will support the provision of materials and services required for the maintenance, renewal and enhancement of the railway infrastructure across Great Britain. The procurement is divided into two Lots, each comprising a group of AHD locations. Tenderers may submit a bid for one or both Lots. Network Rail intends to award two framework contracts, with one supplier appointed to each Lot. Where the same Tenderer achieves the highest overall score for both Lots, the Tenderer's stated Lot preference will be applied and the remaining Lot will be awarded to the next highest-scoring eligible Tenderer. Further details of the Lot structure and AHD locations are set out in the procurement documents. The framework also includes provision for the future implementation of Aggregate Handling Depot (AHD) operational services at designated locations. These services will not commence automatically at the framework start date. Where Network Rail elects to introduce AHD operational services during the framework term, the scope, implementation arrangements and associated charges will be agreed in accordance with the framework contract provisions. Further details are set out in the procurement documents. Network Rail reserves the right to amend the composition of the Lots during the procurement process, including the removal of an AHD where required. Any such change will be communicated through the procurement documentation and conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. NOTE: The estimated…
Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure. Published 22 Sep 2026.
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