Network Rail is seeking a supplier to operate Test Track Melton, including the management of train movements, rail haulage , site and workshop support, operational facilities services, provision of locomotives and associated equipment, incident response and stakeholder coordination. Rail Infrastructure and structural building maintenance are excluded. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April, 2028 for an initial four year term, with options to extend by a further two years plus two years, giving a maximum term of eight years.

Renewal: The proposed Contract duration is four (4) years, with the option to extend for a further two (2) years plus an additional two (2) years, giving a maximum potential Contract term of eight (8) years. Options: Network Rail may decide to change the scope of the Services in future and it may restructure, combine, seperate, transfer, reallocate or bring the Services in-house in accordance with one or more of the following five options. Network Rail will determine the final scope and delivery arrangement based on its operational, commercial, safety and business requirements. Option 1. Operational Railway Management, Safety and Compliance Option 2. Depot Operations Option 3. Rolling Stock, Plant and Operational Support Option 4. Facilities, Security and Site Resillience Option 5. Business Performance, Customer and Continuous Improvement Services

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Bidding documents: Additional documents will be issued to all shortlisted candidates during the ITT stage