Network Rail launches £240m OLE steelworks framework race
Network Rail launches £240m OLE steelworks framework race
Network Rail has kicked off bidding for a £240m framework to supply steel products and structures for overhead line equipment (OLE) across the UK rail network.
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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