Operation of RIDC Melton
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED · published 23 Oct 2026
- Deadline
- 25 Nov 2026, 12:00 · questions by 16 Nov 2026, 12:00
- Estimated value
- £29,386,811 excluding VAT where stated
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure · above threshold
- Contract dates
- 1 Apr 2028 to 31 Mar 2032
- Where
- UK-wide
- Categories (CPV)
- 60200000 Railway transport services
- Small businesses
- The buyer marks this as suitable for SMEs.
- Award criteria
- Technical Criteria (quality)50%
- Commercial Criteria (price)50%
Description
Network Rail is seeking a supplier to operate Test Track Melton, including the management of train movements, rail haulage , site and workshop support, operational facilities services, provision of locomotives and associated equipment, incident response and stakeholder coordination. Rail Infrastructure and structural building maintenance are excluded. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April, 2028 for an initial four year term, with options to extend by a further two years plus two years, giving a maximum term of eight years.
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