The deal will cover steel piles, structures, small parts and fixings for electrification schemes, with the framework running for six years and the option of a two-year extension.
Up to 25 suppliers will be appointed across five lots, with tenders due by 22 September. The largest packages are £99m for steel structures and £70m for steel piles.
Bidders for the first two lots will need to demonstrate they can buy and store steel on behalf of Network Rail, with a vesting certificate in place.
Shortlisted firms will be invited to e-auctions for most lots early next year, with awards expected by the end of January 2026.
Framework breakdown
| Lot | Description | Value £m) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steel piles – tubular piles used for foundations | 70 |
| 2 | Steel structures – masts and spans for OHLE | 99 |
| 3 | Small part steel – uncontrolled components to attach OHLE equipment to structures | 27 |
| 4 | Small part steel – controlled clips and clamps to secure items and support OHL wire | 31 |
| 5 | Fixings – electrification-specific fixings and fasteners for securing structures | 13 |
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