Aggregate supply and track excavated waste
Estimated Value
Up to £1,064,000,000
Deadline
21 October 2026
11 days remaining
Published
Not specified
Type
services
Overview
Network Rail is seeking to establish a national framework for the supply of aggregates (including blended ballast), the management of track excavated waste (hazardous and non-hazardous), and associated rail haulage services. The framework is divided into two Lots, each comprising a group of Aggregate Handling Depots (AHDs).
Network Rail intends to appoint one supplier to each Lot. The framework will support the maintenance, renewal and enhancement of railway infrastructure across Great Britain.
Further details are contained within the procurement documents. NOTE: The estimated framework value represents the total potential
Additional details
value across all Aggregate Handling Depots (AHDs) and the maximum framework term, including any extension option.
The value is based on forecast demand and includes appropriate contractual headroom.
does not represent a guaranteed spend, minimum volume commitment, or value payable to any individual supplier.
Following award, requirements will be allocated between the successful suppliers in accordance with their awarded Lot.
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Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Colas Rail Limited
3 contracts wonlatest 10 Sept 2025£1bn
total awarded
- 2
Ground Control Limited
2 contracts wonlatest 20 Aug 2026 - 3
QTS Group Ltd
2 contracts wonlatest 20 Aug 2026 - 4
Balfour Beatty Rail Ltd
2 contracts wonlatest 2 May 2025£1bn
total awarded
- 5
Scottish Woodlands Limited
1 contract wonlatest 20 Aug 2026
Colas Rail Limited is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Key Dates
Published
Not specified
Submission deadline
21 October 2026
Notice type
Procurement Act – Competitive Flexible
Source
council:network-rail-infrastructure-limited
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