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In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement

Maintenance of the New Measurement Train (NMT)

Published
Published 13 February 2025
Deadline
Closed 14 March 2025

Overview

The contract covers the maintenance of the New Measurement Train (NMT), a critical asset within Network Rail’s Infrastructure Monitoring fleet. The NMT operates across high-mileage and high-traffic segments of track, delivering essential data to ensure compliance with track standards, particularly Category 1a and 1 routes. The awarded services include: Heavy and light maintenance of the NMT fleet, comprising Class 43 Power Cars and Mk3 Trailer Cars. Cleaning operations. Provision of NMT technicians responsible for overnight service exams, fault response, and technical riding duties. Scheduled maintenance activities on a weekly, per-period, and bi-period basis. Support for QL3 and QL4 MTU engine overhauls managed by a separate maintainer.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
13 February 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Repair and maintenance services of locomotives

Award outcome

Awarded value
£8,480,000
Award date
7 September 2025
Contract period
— → 28 August 2027
Winner
  • Colas Rail Limited

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    10 September 2025

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  2. Contract Notice

    13 February 2025

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Awarded: Maintenance of the New Measurement Train (NMT) — won by Colas Rail Limited — Skim