Maintenance of the New Measurement Train (NMT)

Concepts

• locomotives
• repair and maintenance
• nmt technicians
• nmt
• scheduled maintenance activities
• the nmt fleet
• new
• measurement
• train
• maintenance

Location

United Kingdom

Description

The contract covers the maintenance of the New Measurement Train (NMT), a critical asset within Network Rail’s Infrastructure Monitoring fleet. The NMT operates across high-mileage and high-traffic segments of track, delivering essential data to ensure compliance with track standards, particularly Category 1a and 1 routes. The awarded services include: Heavy and light maintenance of the NMT fleet, comprising Class 43 Power Cars and Mk3 Trailer Cars. Cleaning operations. Provision of NMT technicians responsible for overnight service exams, fault response, and technical riding duties. Scheduled maintenance activities on a weekly, per-period, and bi-period basis. Support for QL3 and QL4 MTU engine overhauls managed by a separate maintainer.

Total Quantity or Scope

The awarded services include heavy and light maintenance of the NMT fleet (Class 43 Power Cars and Mk3 Trailer Cars), cleaning operations, provision of NMT technicians for overnight service exams, fault response, and technical riding duties. Maintenance activities are scheduled weekly, per-period, and bi-period, with support for QL3 and QL4 MTU engine overhauls managed by a separate maintainer.

Award Detail

Renewal Options

The contract includes two optional one-year extensions (12 + 12 months), subject to performance and operational requirements.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 50221000 - Repair and maintenance services of locomotives

Indicators

• Options are available.