Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcd-9250-734a-b786-a6160e0be914/supply-of-tubular-stretcher-bars-tsbs

pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Supply of Tubular Stretcher Bars (TSBs)

[Network Rail Infrastructure Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/network-rail-infrastructure-limited)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

27 Mar 2026

Deadline

Rolling deadline

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

This premarket engagement is looking to engage with the market to understand the level of interest and capacity for the manufacture and supply of Tubular Stretcher Bars (TSBs). As these TSBs are a safety critical component to the track they will require product approval.

Historic demand over the last four years has seen an average spend of £1.75m to £3m a year which tranlsates to a range of 5,000 to 10,000 units sourced a year. Due to the volatile demand for this good, Network Rail is unable to forecast further than 6 months for demand.

## CPV classification

Railway-track construction materials and supplies Railway materials

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-052acb-2026-03-27T16:05:16Z

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-052acb-2026-03-27T16:05:16Z)

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