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Maintenance of the New Measurement Train (NMT)

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: Shazea Hussain

Contact Email: shazea.hussain@networkrail.co.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1908781000

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
8480000.0 GBP
Published
10 Sep 2025, 09:15
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
50221000 - Repair and maintenance services of locomotives
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Colas Rail Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 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 (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.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: The contract includes two optional one-year extensions (12 + 12 months), subject to performance and operational requirements.

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Delivery of service

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Resources

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Facilities

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Safety

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Risk managment

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Lower Utility Usage

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Circular Economy

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Stewardship

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Operation Price

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Mobilisation Price

Contracts

Contract Title: Maintenance of the New Measurement Train (NMT)

Awards

Award Title: Maintenance of the New Measurement Train (NMT)

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