- Value
- £1.9bn
- Closes
- 20 Nov 2026 (37 days)
- Where
- UK-wide
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 23 Aug 2027 – 31 Mar 2038
In plain English
Network Rail is awarding a long-term concession for a single contractor to maintain, manage and commercially exploit advertising space across stations run by Network Rail and participating train operating companies, running from 23 August 2027 to 31 March 2038. Additional advertising space may be added during the contract as rail industry reform (Great British Railways) takes effect, with estimated revenues over the term put at £1.9 billion to £2.2 billion.
Good fit for: Large advertising or media concession operators with national station-advertising experience, not a small or medium business.
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
The requirement is for a Concessionaire to maintain, manage, operate and exploit advertising space at stations within the scope of the concession contract. The scope of the concession opportunity is described in this tender notice and the associated tender documents. It is intended to include advertising space at stations operated by Network Rail and participating Department for Transport Operator (DFTO) train operating companies, recognising that these organisations are expected to transition into Great British Railways (GBR) or a successor structure. Some advertising space will be included from concession contract commencement, with additional advertising space expected to be incorporated during the contract term. The exact timing, volume and sequencing of all additional advertising opportunities is not yet known. The concession contract will therefore include mechanisms to allow further advertising space, including at Network Rail, participating DFTO train operated stations and/or assets that transfer into GBR or any successor organisation, to be incorporated during the life of the contract where appropriate. Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is the Contracting Authority for this Procurement and is conducting the Procurement on its own behalf, Department for Transport Operator Limited (DFTO) Train Operating Companies (TOCS) and on behalf of future DFTO train operating companies (TOCS) to be transferred. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to novate, transfer, amend or otherwise manage the resulting contract to reflect future rail industry reform, including the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR), the transfer of relevant Network Rail and DFTO TOC functions or assets into GBR, or any successor organisation. The estimated value of this concession …
Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 2 Oct 2026.
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