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In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£30,900,000

Supply and Overhaul of Fleet Wide Wheelsets

Published
Published 25 July 2025

Overview

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has awarded a multi-supplier framework agreement for the collection, overhaul, and delivery of approximately 2,500 wheelsets per year across its fleet, structured into five lots based on operational groupings and technical complexity. The contract, valued at £123.6 million and awarded on 1 June 2026 to Arlington Fleet Services Ltd, DB Cargo (UK) Limited, Lucchini Unipart Rail Limited, and Pullman Rail Ltd, encompasses overhaul of wheelsets and subcomponents including axles, bearings, brake discs, and gearboxes in accordance with Network Rail technical specifications. Call-offs will be issued via Purchase Orders under the NR13(E) Framework Agreement and NR18(S) PO Conditions.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£30,900,000
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
25 July 2025
Questions by
15 August 2025
Classification (CPV)
Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipmentRepair and maintenance services of locomotive wheelsetsRepair and maintenance services of rolling stock

Award outcome

Awarded value
£123,600,000
Award date
1 June 2026
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 31 March 2031
Winners
  • Arlington Fleet Services Ltd
  • DB Cargo (UK) Limited
  • Lucchini Unipart Rail Limited
  • Pullman Rail Ltd

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    3 June 2026

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  2. Contract Notice

    25 July 2025

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Awarded: Supply and Overhaul of Fleet Wide Wheelsets — won by Arlington Fleet Services Ltd +3 — Skim