Buyer Name: NETWORK RAIL (HIGH SPEED) LIMITED
Buyer Address: Waterloo General Offices, London, UKI45, SE1 8SW, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Kamila Marks
Contact Email: Kamila.Marks@networkrail.co.uk
Rail Grinding for Network Rail (High Speed)
Buyer Contact Info
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
open
open
Value
7544305.46 GBP
7544305.46 GBP
Published
17 Mar 2026, 16:30
17 Mar 2026, 16:30
Deadline
n/a
n/a
Contract Start
01 Jan 2027, 00:00
01 Jan 2027, 00:00
Contract End
31 Dec 2028, 23:59
31 Dec 2028, 23:59
Category
n/a
n/a
CPV
50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment
50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
Speno International SA
Speno International SA
Official Source
Open Find a Tender
Open Find a Tender
Description
Network Rail (HS) Ltd seeks a High-Speed Grinding service to maintain both Plain Line and Switch & Crossing (S&C) sections of the HS1 infrastructure, primarily during summer maintenance campaigns. The work will also include grinding in ballast and slab track tunnels to enhance rail performance, extend asset life, and control issues such as rolling contact fatigue, corrugation, and spalling. The service will be carried out using specialist grinding vehicles on both up and down lines to restore rail head profile and ensure the long-term integrity of the track.
Linked Documents
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Opportunity Context
Lots
Lot 1 Status: complete
Awards
Award Title: Rail Grinding for Network Rail (High Speed)
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