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Corrigendum-Hire of Road Rail Vehicles (RRV) Operators and Attachments
AI Summary
The procurement is carried out by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd. to hire Road Rail Vehicles (RRV) operators and associated attachments across all five Network Rail regions. The framework will support ongoing maintenance, renewal and enhancement activities on the railway network, ensuring that operators are equipped to provide both on‑track plant services and the necessary attachments for efficient rail operations.
The tender will be issued via the RISQS platform under the Qualifying Utilities Dynamic Market (QUDM) framework. Suppliers must hold the RICCL Code D.B.1 – On Track Plant (OTP) with or without operator, and be able to supply and operate (P Supply [SUP] & R Operate [OPT]) within the same contract. Candidates lacking one of these activity codes must obtain it prior to the framework commencement. The procurement process has been briefly delayed, but is expected to begin within the next 2–6 weeks, with the formal tender likely to be released within 2–3 months. All suppliers should update their RISQS contact details to receive notifications and should prepare to meet the specified activity codes and operating requirements.
Description
Hire of Road Rail Vehicles (RRV) Operators and Attchments to support with maintenance, renewals and enhacements of the railway. This is a national provision across all 5 Network Rail regions.
Estimated date of publication of contract notice: 2026-06-01T23:59:59+01:00
Contract location: UK
Amendments:
Other additional information: ***PROJECT UPDATE 12 MAY 2026*** There has been a slight delay to the commencement of the procurement process for the Road Rail Vehicle Hire Framework. We expect to commence the procurement within the next 2-6 weeks. Please ensure that your contact information on RISQS is up-to-date to ensure you are notified of the opportunity and any communication issued via the RISQS portal. *** END OF UPDATE*** ***PROJECT UPDATE 18 FEBRURARY 2026*** Route to Market: Network Rail intend to run this future tender opportunity via RISQS under the new Qualifying Utilities Dynamic Market (QUDM). Suppliers with the following RICCL Code and Activities will be invited to take part in the tender opportunity. RICCL Code: D.B.1 – On Track Plant (OTP) with/without Operator Activity: P Supply [SUP] & R Operate [OPT] Please note that suppliers that do not hold both activity codes at the time of tender will be required to obtain these prior to the start of the new framework. For information about RISQS please visit their website. www.risqs.org Timescales: Network Rail are currently in the strategy approval stage and developing documents for Tender, we hope to issue the Tender via RISQS within the next 2-3 months. *** END OF UPDATE*** This notice links to the UK1: Pipeline notice - Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-031454
Engagement process description
Network Rail's current framework for the hire of Road Rail Vehicles (RRV), Operators and Attachments is set to expire on 31 March 2027. This framework provides national coverage across all five Network Rail regions. We are in the preliminary stages of developing a new strategy to procure a replacement solution, set to commence following the expiration of the current framework.
Network Rail is keen to engage with prospective suppliers who may be interested in the upcoming framework. We invite such suppliers to attend an individual virtual engagement session. These sessions are likely to be scheduled for the weeks commencing 23 June 2025 and 7 July 2025.
If your organisation is interested in participating in a market engagement session, please register your interest by emailing Jessica.Covey@networkrail.co.uk with the subject heading "RRV Market Engagement." Kindly register your interest by 27 June 2025. Upon receiving your expression of interest, we will contact you to arrange a suitable time slot and provide you with a questionnaire to be completed in advance of your session.
If for any reason you cannot or would rather not attend a virtual session, you can still submit your completed questionnaire.
Each individual session will last approximately 45 minutes, during which we will discuss your questionnaire responses in greater detail. The primary objective of this market engagement is to gather valuable information, understand market needs, risks, and challenges, and help shape the new procurement strategy. This engagement will ensure that Network Rail's requirements are both realistic and effective.
Please note that the market engagement session is solely for the purpose of pre-procurement market engagement and does not constitute a commitment to undertake any future procurement. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by their response or lack thereof to the market engagement. Additionally, a response to this market engagement does not guarantee an invitation to participate in any future events or procurements.
The market engagement does not constitute a call for competition for the procurement of any services, supplies, or works mentioned herein. Network Rail will not accept any proposals offered in response to this market engagement. Network Rail shall bear no responsibility for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to or attending any market engagement event. Any procurement of services, supplies, or works by Network Rail will be conducted in strict accordance with the provisions of The Procurement Act 2023.
Lot: 1
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: En
Estimated date of publication of contract notice: 2026-06-01T23:59:59+01:00
Contract location: UK
Amendments:
Other additional information: ***PROJECT UPDATE 12 MAY 2026*** There has been a slight delay to the commencement of the procurement process for the Road Rail Vehicle Hire Framework. We expect to commence the procurement within the next 2-6 weeks. Please ensure that your contact information on RISQS is up-to-date to ensure you are notified of the opportunity and any communication issued via the RISQS portal. *** END OF UPDATE*** ***PROJECT UPDATE 18 FEBRURARY 2026*** Route to Market: Network Rail intend to run this future tender opportunity via RISQS under the new Qualifying Utilities Dynamic Market (QUDM). Suppliers with the following RICCL Code and Activities will be invited to take part in the tender opportunity. RICCL Code: D.B.1 – On Track Plant (OTP) with/without Operator Activity: P Supply [SUP] & R Operate [OPT] Please note that suppliers that do not hold both activity codes at the time of tender will be required to obtain these prior to the start of the new framework. For information about RISQS please visit their website. www.risqs.org Timescales: Network Rail are currently in the strategy approval stage and developing documents for Tender, we hope to issue the Tender via RISQS within the next 2-3 months. *** END OF UPDATE*** This notice links to the UK1: Pipeline notice - Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-031454
Engagement process description
Network Rail's current framework for the hire of Road Rail Vehicles (RRV), Operators and Attachments is set to expire on 31 March 2027. This framework provides national coverage across all five Network Rail regions. We are in the preliminary stages of developing a new strategy to procure a replacement solution, set to commence following the expiration of the current framework.
Network Rail is keen to engage with prospective suppliers who may be interested in the upcoming framework. We invite such suppliers to attend an individual virtual engagement session. These sessions are likely to be scheduled for the weeks commencing 23 June 2025 and 7 July 2025.
If your organisation is interested in participating in a market engagement session, please register your interest by emailing Jessica.Covey@networkrail.co.uk with the subject heading "RRV Market Engagement." Kindly register your interest by 27 June 2025. Upon receiving your expression of interest, we will contact you to arrange a suitable time slot and provide you with a questionnaire to be completed in advance of your session.
If for any reason you cannot or would rather not attend a virtual session, you can still submit your completed questionnaire.
Each individual session will last approximately 45 minutes, during which we will discuss your questionnaire responses in greater detail. The primary objective of this market engagement is to gather valuable information, understand market needs, risks, and challenges, and help shape the new procurement strategy. This engagement will ensure that Network Rail's requirements are both realistic and effective.
Please note that the market engagement session is solely for the purpose of pre-procurement market engagement and does not constitute a commitment to undertake any future procurement. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by their response or lack thereof to the market engagement. Additionally, a response to this market engagement does not guarantee an invitation to participate in any future events or procurements.
The market engagement does not constitute a call for competition for the procurement of any services, supplies, or works mentioned herein. Network Rail will not accept any proposals offered in response to this market engagement. Network Rail shall bear no responsibility for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to or attending any market engagement event. Any procurement of services, supplies, or works by Network Rail will be conducted in strict accordance with the provisions of The Procurement Act 2023.
Lot: 1
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: En
Details
Status:
Forecast
Sectors:
45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Place of origin:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Places of performance:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Deadline:
Mar 31, 2027, 11:00 PM
Contract duration:
Start date: 01 April 2027, End date: 31 March 2035
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