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Supply and Overhaul of Fleet Wide Wheelsets

Awarded to Arlington Fleet Services Ltd, DB Cargo (UK) Limited, Lucchini Unipart Rail Limited +1 more

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED(buyer)

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Published 25 July 2025
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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.

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Lots (5)

  • Y25/27 & VNH1

    £123,600,000Won by DB Cargo (UK) LimitedWon by Pullman Rail LtdWon by Lucchini Unipart Rail LimitedWon by Arlington Fleet Services Ltd

  • Y33 RDT MPV T2 & OLET

    £30,900,000Won by Pullman Rail Ltd

  • MPV T1

    £30,900,000Won by Pullman Rail Ltd

  • Y33 RHTT

    £123,600,000Won by DB Cargo (UK) LimitedWon by Pullman Rail LtdWon by Lucchini Unipart Rail LimitedWon by Arlington Fleet Services Ltd

  • Mixed Wheelset Types

    £61,800,000Won by DB Cargo (UK) LimitedWon by Arlington Fleet Services Ltd

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

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  1. Contract

    27 July 2026

  2. Contract

    3 June 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    25 July 2025

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