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Scotland's Railway Slabtrack Repair & Maintenance Framework

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

Buyer Address: Waterloo General Offices, London, UK, SE1 8SW, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Jodie Ross

Contact Email: jodie.ross@networkrail.co.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1908781000

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
30000000.0 GBP
Published
09 Feb 2026, 16:24
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
works
CPV
45234100 - Railway construction works
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Aureos Rail Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Scotland's Railway Slabtrack Repair & Maintenance Framework between Network Rail and one Contractor will deliver repair and maintenance works for the 18 miles of slabtrack across Scotland's Railway. The Contractor shall be required to respond to call outs within the below timescales: Urgent Response: Attend within 24 hours of Instruction Route Maintenance: Attend within 7 days of Instruction Programmed: As stated in Contract Order The framework encompasses a broad range of slabtrack-related tasks on and around the railway infrastructure. Key activities include: • General Slabtrack Works: All trades related to slabtrack, including track fixings and sub-structure work. • Inspection and Assessment Support: Enabling works to facilitate inspections and assessments. • Urgent Response: Capability to address urgent situations promptly and respond within 24 hours. • Design Work: Involvement in design tasks as required. • Logistical Support: Booking possessions, isolations, and road closures, as well as managing materials stockholding and transportation. • Surveys and Testing: Conducting surveys and laboratory testing as needed. • Inspection and Testing: Conduct suitable inspection and testing of works in line with railway standards. The framework shall have no committed spend however, it is estimated that there shall be approximately £30 million (including options and headroom) worth of works awarded via this contract over the lifespan of the framework.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Procurement of a framework to carry out repair and maintenance works of Network Rail's slabtrack asset across Scotland.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: This Framework Agreement may be extended for an additional 2 years with 2 No. 1 Year options at Network Rail's sole discretion. Maximum duration of 6 years (4+1+1).

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical & Resource

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Safety

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Sustainability & Social Value

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Schedule of Rates

Contracts

Contract Title: Scotland's Railway Slabtrack Repair & Maintenance Framework

Awards

Award Title: Scotland's Railway Slabtrack Repair & Maintenance Framework

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