Planning

Operational Telecoms Design and Build Framework - Request for Information

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Planning

21 Aug 2024 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is in the planning stage for its "Operational Telecoms Design and Build Framework - Request for Information". This initiative, part of the engineering design services industry, aims to gather information for telecoms design and build projects across the United Kingdom. The framework encompasses services and works related to telecommunications, including radio and telecoms transmission and civils. The deadline for responding to this Request for Information (RFI) is 5pm on 13 September 2024, and the process involves reviewing specific documents accessible via Network Rail's procurement portal.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering, as well as those experienced in telecoms infrastructure. Companies that provide wired and wireless transmission networking, voice communications, cabling, data centres, and network management systems will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging with this RFI could position relevant businesses favourably for future tenders and contracts with Network Rail, aiding in establishing long-term partnerships and expanding their portfolios within the railway services sector.

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Notice Title

Operational Telecoms Design and Build Framework - Request for Information

Notice Description

Framework for the Supply of Services and Works for Telecoms Design and Build

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework for the Supply of Works and Services in respect of Telecommunications Design and Build including Radio, Telecoms Transmission and Civils. The scope of the framework may include engineering services (including civil engineering), electrical and mechanical engineering and telecommunications disciplines. Telecommunications shall be interpreted as including wired and wireless transmission networks/infrastructure; wired and wireless access equipment / networks; radio, including GSM-R; voice communications (rail operational and corporate); cabling and troughing; structured cabling; Data Centres; physical and logical security enhancements (e.g., fencing, sensors) to buildings and REBs; Information Technology in support or provision of Telecommunications systems; Operational Support Systems / Network Management; changes to electrical equipment (e.g., AC/DC power systems, UPSs, batteries, DNOs, electrical cabling, and testing etc.); and Relocatable Equipment Buildings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0492c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026752-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45213320 - Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport

71320000 - Engineering design services

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
Elaine Clarke
Contact Email
elaine.clarke@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908781000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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