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    ContractsSupply of Insulated Rail Joints and Rail Ancillaries
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    Supply of Insulated Rail Joints and Rail Ancillaries

    Contract value
    £20m
    Published 19 Aug 2026

    Network Rail seeks suppliers capable of manufacturing and delivering Insulated Rail Joints and Closure Rails to technical specifications with standard and emergency delivery capabilities.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 19 Aug 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £20m
    Published 19 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £20,000,000indicative
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Transport & Logistics
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Lifecycle

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    19 August 2026
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    Brief

    Network Rail is conducting market research to evaluate supplier capability and capacity for manufacturing and supplying Insulated Rail Joints (IRJs) and Closure Rails. These components must be manufactured to specified technical standards, supplied in various lengths and configurations, and delivered to meet planned maintenance and emergency operational needs. The complete Information Document includes technical specifications, applicable rail profiles, manufacturing processes, anticipated supply volumes, lead times for standard and emergency orders, compliance requirements with Network Rail standards, and preferred delivery location considerations. Supporting technical documents cover design and testing specifications, relevant standards (RT/CE/S/023, RT/CE/S/050, NR/L3/TRK/4004), engineering drawings for specific rail types, and the Track Design Handbook. All suppliers must obtain Product Acceptance approval from Network Rail before commencing supply, which involves submitting technical documentation, evidence of compliance, and sample materials. Suppliers should review the Information Document and complete the questionnaire in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) to demonstrate their production capacity, standards compliance readiness, and ability to meet delivery requirements. This market engagement is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a formal call for competition.

    Track record

    3 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In transport logistics, NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED has awarded 3 contracts to 3 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Brec Limited1× · 33%
    2. Laser Tribology B.V.1× · 33%
    3. Allan J Hargreaves Plant Engineers Limited1× · 33%

    Across transport logistics, the most active winners are DENNIS EAGLE LIMITED, COMPASS MINERALS UK LTD, ROSENBAUER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-065b10
    NR
    Buyer
    NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
    Sector
    Transport & Logistics