Intra-company benchmarking of Network Rail's maintenance and renewals expenditure

This tender closed on 20 October 2026.

Buyer
Office of Rail and Road
Value
£75,000
Closed
20 October 2026
Where
London
Type
Open tender

In plain English

The Office of Rail and Road wants someone to analyse Network Rail's spending on maintenance and repairs for the year April 2025 to March 2026. They need statistical and cost comparison work to understand whether Network Rail is spending money efficiently compared to similar organisations.

What the buyer wants

• Carry out top-down cost benchmarking analysis using statistical methods (econometric modelling) on Network Rail's maintenance and renewals expenditure • Compare Network Rail's costs against other rail operators or similar organisations to identify cost drivers and efficiency trends • Provide analysis covering the financial year 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026

Requirements

What could rule a small business out: This contract requires specialist econometric and statistical modelling expertise, plus detailed knowledge of rail industry cost structures. Most small trades (builders, electricians, cleaners) cannot bid; it is designed for management consultants or specialist cost analysts.

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