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Supply of Long and Short Rail and Ancillary Services

Awarded to British Steel Limited, Saarstahl Rail SAS

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd(buyer)

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Published 28 June 2023
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Overview

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd awarded a contract worth approximately £1.58 billion for the supply of long and short steel rail and ancillary services to British Steel Limited and Saarstahl Rail SAS on 16 June 2025. The contract runs for up to 8 years and covers supply to Network Rail and its subsidiaries, Transport for Wales, and potentially HS2 Ltd as part of joint procurements.

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What this covers

  • Supply of Steel Rail Long and Short and Ancillary Services

    Network Rail has appointed 1 Supplier. Long Rail/Short Rail Package. The Supplier shall provide 108m/216m rail in 56E1 and 60E2 profiles and in both R260 grade and Premium grades. The Supplier shall provide the above with corrosion resistant coating when requested by Network Rail.

    Won by British Steel LimitedWon by Saarstahl Rail SASWon by British Steel Limited

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Contract signed
Category
Goods
Procedure
Limited
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
28 June 2023
Classification (CPV)
Railway-track construction materials and suppliesRailsWeldingDrilling services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,579,196,747
Award date
16 June 2025
Winners
  • British Steel Limited
  • Saarstahl Rail SAS

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    10 July 2025

  2. Contract

    9 October 2023

  3. Contract

    28 June 2023

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