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Summary, notice description and lot information
The public procurement process initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, identified under OCID ocds-h6vhtk-04edf6, focused on the provision of occupational health services. This procurement, titled "Provision of Occupational Health (OH) Services for OH Physician Resource, OH Services for the OH Service and Specialist Service Referrals," falls under the health services industry category. The process was conducted using a competitive flexible procedure and comprised selective procurement methods.
The process included two lots: the first for occupational health services and the second for specialist referrals. The tender received three valid bids and culminated in contract awards pending completion. The procurement stage progressed to the award phase, with ceremonies scheduled before 12 December 2025.
The contract is expected to commence on 5 January 2026 and conclude by 4 January 2033, covering numerous UK regions including London and beyond. The submission method required electronic requests to participate, complemented by competitive e-Auctions. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in occupational and specialist medical services such as consultations, medical assessments, and therapy assessments.
The involvement of large-scale enterprises like Health Partners Group Limited and Optima Health UK Limited suggests a competitive environment with scope for companies of varying sizes willing to expand into or reinforce their positions in this segment. SMEs were actively encouraged to participate, adding diversity to the procurement pool. The project emphasises quality criteria including safety, service delivery, and data protection, while electronic auctioning techniques facilitate transparent price competition, further opening pathways for businesses with lean operational models to capture growth opportunities through government contracts.
Occupational Health Physicians: OHP Attendance Management referrals OHP Preplacement referrals OHP Escalations from safety critical medicals Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Tier 4 OHP Health Surveillance escalations (for example silica, welding fumes, noise) Ill Health Retirement referrals Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) Group 2 Train Driver Medicals Strategic project work - for example developing and improving medical standards (Excludes Clinical Governance responsibilities) Case Conferences Expert witness services Occupational Health Services for the Occupational Health Service: Pre-placement health assessment processed by the NR Shared Service team where fitness to work reports will be provided within 1 working day of assessment. For clinical staff there is an additional requirement to schedule a face-to-face vision test [colour and peripheral vision] as part of the pre-placement process. Performance and attendance management referrals - where attendance triggers have been met, there is a concern over the impact of a disability or where guidance in relation to the impact of health on performance is required. Ill Health Retirement referrals. Occupational Therapy Workplace Assessment & Neurodiversity Assessments: Provide occupational therapist resource either from an inhouse resource or a Supplier network. To assess the suitability of work duties and to gain a better understanding of the nature of the Network Rail employee's work, assessing the physical, psychosocial, cognitive and communication demands of the job
The requirement of specialist consultations, scans, assessments &and x-ray services to determine fitness to work either as part of the competence specific medical. Chest X-ray programme for Respiratory Crystalline Silica Including x-ray, radiologist reporting & management information Not including employee selection and case management MRI Cardiology consultation (Initial appointment} Cardiology consultation (review appointment) Cardiologist echocardiogram Cardiologist Exercise stress test 24-hour ECG Holter monitoring ECG Interpretation (Train Driver medical only) Neurology consultancy Electroencephalogram Psychological Assessment Psychiatric Assessment HAVs Tier 5 assessment Any other specialist service required.
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The contract period is seven years.
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