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Rail Replacement System

Supply of four rail replacement gantries for the HS1 route, capable of operating in single-bore tunnels and performing S&C and CWR exchanges in a single shift. The equipment must interface with 1435mm gauge track, UIC60 rail, and 25kV AC electrification. The scope includes delivery to the Singlewell Infrastructure Maintenance Depot and the provision of comprehensive operator and maintenance training for site personnel.

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Awarded value
Not published
Published
13 January 2026
Awarded
8 April 2026
Geismar Rail Industry Technologies & Services SAS
Contract length
24 months
Ends 7 April 2028

What the contract covers

Supply contract with training

Design, manufacture, and supply of specialist rail replacement gantry systems for high-speed rail infrastructure maintenance and asset renewal operations.

  • Supply four Rail Replacement Gantries systems for use on the HS1 route
  • Provide a gantry system capable of operating in a single-bore tunnel environment
  • Provide a gantry system capable of performing rail replacement activities in weeknight shifts
  • Provide a gantry system capable of exchanging both S&C assets and CWR
  • Provide a gantry system capable of delivering rail, exchanging rails and collecting scrap in the same working shift
  • Provide a system conforming to the stated HS1 interfaces, including 1435mm track gauge, UIC60 rail and 25kV at 50Hz AC electrification
  • Provide storage, maintenance and overhaul of the proposed system at Singlewell Infrastructure Maintenance Depot

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Supply contract with training
Procedure
Direct award
Initial term
24 months
Contract dates
8 April 2026 to 7 April 2028
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
CPV codes
42414310

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  2. Contract awardedto Geismar Rail Industry Technologies & Services SAS
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
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Network Rail High Speed Ltd

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/343221/rail-replacement-system
Buyer reference
ocds-h6vhtk-0604eb
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604eb
Last checked
5 November 2026

Network Rail High Speed Ltd. Rail Replacement System. Contract award, 13 January 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/343221/rail-replacement-system (accessed 5 November 2026).