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Supply of Steel Rail and Ancillary Services

Awarded to Arcelormittal Espana SA, British Steel Limited, Saarstahl Rail SAS +1 more

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd(buyer)

Published
Published 9 December 2021
Deadline
Closed 7 August 2023
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Overview

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd awarded a multi-lot contract for the supply of steel rail and ancillary services over an eight-year period to four suppliers: Arcelormittal Espana SA, British Steel Limited, Saarstahl Rail SAS, and Voestalpine Rail Technology GMBH, with a combined estimated value of approximately £569 million across Lots 2a through 6. The scope includes supply to Network Rail and its subsidiaries, as well as external framework partners including Transport for Wales and occasional joint procurements with HS2 Ltd.

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Lots (8)

  • Steel Rail - North

  • Potential Lot 2 - Steel Rail - South

  • Lot 2a Long and Short Rail Package and Ancillary Services

    Network Rail has appointed 1 Supplier. Long Rail/Short Rail Package and Ancillary Services. The Supplier shall provide rail in 108m or 216m rail lengths in 56E1 and 60E2 profiles and in both R260 grade and Premium grades. The Supplier shall provide the above with corrosion resistant coating as requested by Network Rail. Short Rail - The Supplier shall provide rail in lengths up to 36m in both 56E1 and 60E2 profiles and in both R260 grade and Premium grades. Additional information: Network Rail reserves the right to increase the value/volume advertised of this lot within the realms of permitted modification rules including in the case of insolvency of the supplier made by direct award under Lot 1.

    £199,485,000

  • Lot 2b Long, Short Rail and Ancillary Services

    Network Rail has appointed 3 Suppliers to a framework. The Supplier shall provide rail in 108m or 216m rail lengths in 56E1 and 60E2 profiles and in both R260 grade and Premium grades. The Supplier shall provide the above with corrosion resistant coating as requested by Network Rail. Additional information: Network Rail reserves the ability to increase the value/volume advertised of this lot but only in the case of insolvency of the supplier awarded Lot 1.

    £119,691,000

  • Lot 3 Short Running Rail Package and Ancillary Services

    Network Rail have appointed 4 Suppliers to a framework. The Supplier shall provide rail in lengths up to 44m in both 56E1 and 60E2 profiles and in both R260 grade and Premium grades.

    £151,404,000

  • Lot 4 - Conductor Rail Package and Ancillary Services

    Network Rail has appointed 2 Suppliers to a framework to supply conductor rail. The Supplier shall provide Conductor Rail in lengths of either 18.288m or 91.44m.

    £61,380,000

  • Lot 5 Switch Rail Package and Ancillary Services

    Network Rail has appointed two suppliers to a framework to supply switch rail. The Supplier shall provide rail in lengths up to 36m. All profiles shall be provided in both R260 grade and Premium grades.

    £34,782,000

  • Lot 6 Bullhead Rail Package and Ancillary Services

    Network Rail has appointed 2 Suppliers to a framework. The Supplier shall provide Bullhead Rail 95 RBH in lengths of 18.288m.

    £81,840,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£648,582,000
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
9 December 2021
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Railway-track construction materials and suppliesRails

Award outcome

Awarded value
£4
Award date
16 June 2025
Contract period
— → 15 March 2030
Winners
  • Arcelormittal Espana SA
  • British Steel Limited
  • Saarstahl Rail SAS
  • Voestalpine Rail Technology GMBH

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    10 July 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    28 June 2023

  3. Prior Information Notice

    9 December 2021

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