Supply and Overhaul of Fleet Wide Wheelsets

A Tender Notice
by NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
5 year
Value
£154M-£31M
Sector
TRANSPORT
Published
25 Jul 2025
Delivery
01 Apr 2026 to 31 Mar 2031
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

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.

Lot Division

1 Y25/27 & VNH1
  • Value: £31M

Overhaul of wheelsets for VNH1, Y25 and Y27 (Y -Series bogie types and configurations), including seasonal freight, Rail Delivery Train and infrastructure support vehicles.
2 Y33 RDT MPV T2 & OLET
  • Value: £31M

Overhaul of Y33 bogie wheelsets used in Rail Delivery Trains (RDT), Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPV Tier 2), and OLET configurations.
3 MPV T1
  • Value: £31M

Overhaul of wheelsets for Tier 1 Multi-Purpose Vehicles, including specialist configurations for infrastructure and vegetation management.
4 Y33 RHTT
  • Value: £31M

Overhaul of Y33 bogie wheelsets used in Rail Head Treatment Trains (RHTT), including seasonal deployment and high-pressure cleaning units.
5 Mixed Wheelset Types
  • Value: £31M

Overhaul of wheelsets for mixed and residual fleet types not covered in Lots 1–4, including legacy vehicles and variable-use assets.

Renewal Options

The framework includes two extensions: one for 2 years and one for 1 year. These may be used to maintain continuity of service, allow suppliers to deliver improvements, or align with future fleet strategies or re-procurement timelines. Extensions will be exercised based on supplier performance, operational needs, and market conditions.

Award Criteria

Technical Submission Evaluation of methodology, delivery plan, risk management, operational readiness, and contract management.
Current Capability and Capacity Assessment of the supplier’s ability to deliver overhaul services across wheelset types, including capacity, turnaround times, and operational readiness.
Accreditation Evaluation of RISAS or equivalent accreditations and assurance of compliance with Network Rail standards.
Contract Organisation Assessment of team structure, roles, and resource planning to support contract delivery.
Contract Management Evaluation of contract oversight, reporting, issue resolution, and continuous improvement
Key Personnel and CVs Review of qualifications and experience of key personnel proposed for the contract.
Sustainability / Social Value Evaluation of environmental management, carbon reduction, circular economy, and social value initiatives.
Health and Safety Assessment of H&S systems, risk controls, compliance, and safety performance.
Price Evaluation of unit pricing for overhaul services based on modelled volumes.

CPV Codes

  • 50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock
  • 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment
  • 50221300 - Repair and maintenance services of locomotive wheelsets

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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