Operation of RIDC Melton
- Buyer
- NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Value
- £29,386,811
- Closes
- 25 November 2026
- Where
- London
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Network Rail wants a company to run Test Track Melton, a rail testing site, on its day-to-day operations for four years from 1 April 2028, with options to extend for up to eight years in total. The work covers moving trains around the site, supplying locomotives, and supporting the site, workshops and incident response. Rail track and building structure maintenance are excluded.
What the buyer wants
• Plan and manage train movements, rail haulage and site operations safely across the Test Track Melton facility • Provide locomotives, rail equipment, workshop support and operational facilities services, and respond to incidents • Coordinate with Network Rail and other stakeholders throughout the contract, including reporting and performance management
Likely requirements
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The £29 million value, the need for rail safety competence and locomotive operations experience, and the requirement for an established rail operator with proven track record would rule out almost all small businesses.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
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