Negotiated procedure to tender, deadline 06.10.2017, for operation and maintenance of the Rail Innovation and Development Centre (RIDC) Melton. RIDC Melton incorporates approximately 20 km of track between Melton Junction and Edwalton, with the main operating centre at Asfordby, near Melton Mowbray. RIDC Melton includes the 5 tunnels Saxelby (497 m), Grimston Covered Way (91 m), Grimston (1193 m), Stanton (1216 m) and Asfordby (383 m). The tender is composed of 2 lots. Duration of the contract is from 01/04/2018 to 31/03/2021. Bidders are invited to attend a site visit between the dates of 1.11.2017 - 3.11.2017. The procurement documents available at https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/toolkit/negotiation/tnd/tenderOpportunity.do?tenderCode=tender_153209&_ncp=1504883803713.850-2. Contact Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, attn Natalie Phillips, London, email natalie.phillips@networkrail.co.uk. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=321938-2017 and http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=359316-2017. 38/17.