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Summary, notice description and lot information
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is currently in the tender stage for the provision of Occupational Health Services, with a focus on OH Physician Resource, OH4OH Services, and Specialist Service Referrals. This procurement falls under the Health Services category and is part of the broader strategy for sustainable health across Control Period 7 (CP7). The tender, announced on 4th February 2025, includes two primary lots: Lot 1 for Occupational Health Physician Services and Lot 2 for Specialist Referrals.
The contract, valued at £14,176,700 GBP, will begin on 5th January 2026 and extend until 4th January 2029, with potential renewals of two years each. Interested suppliers should note the selective procurement method and the tender submission deadline of 7th April 2025, followed by the invitation to the second stage on 17th June 2025. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational health and specialist medical services to collaborate with Network Rail—a critical player in the UK's railway sector.
Companies with expertise in health surveillance, medicals, and specialist referrals such as cardiology, neurology, and psychological assessments will find this tender particularly aligned with their service offerings. The extensive scope of services required, delivered through twenty-two NR clinics across the UK, offers a platform to showcase capabilities, expand market presence, and contribute to the health and wellbeing of Network Rail's workforce. Prospective suppliers are encouraged to prepare thoroughly for the upcoming PQQ publication and engage with the procurement process to leverage the potential for long-term collaboration and business growth.
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 (see section 4.1.1) 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.
Lot 2 - Specialist referrals 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 Any other specialist service required.
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