Welding Framework Southern Region
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd · published 27 Oct 2026
- Tender expected
- 31 Mar 2027
- Market engagement until
- 31 Mar 2027
- Estimated value
- £72,000,000 excluding VAT where stated
- Procedure
- Procedure not stated · above threshold
- Contract dates
- 1 Feb 2028 to 31 Jan 2031
- Where
- UK-wide
- Categories (CPV)
- 45262680 Welding
- Small businesses
- The buyer marks this as suitable for SMEs.
Description
Welding services within Network Rail refer to the provision of specialist rail welding and associated works required to maintain the safety, integrity and performance of the railway infrastructure. These services support the repair, maintenance and joining of rail assets, helping to ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of the network. The framework’s scope will cover aluminothermic rail welding, thermic and arc welding, welding repair works, rail grinding, weld inspection, rail burning and associated works, providing additional specialist capability and capacity where Network Rail is unable to meet operational requirements through internal resources.
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