Planning

Invitation to market engagement session for Stations Wayfinding Signage

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Planning

07 Feb 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is planning a public procurement process identified as "Invitation to market engagement session for Stations Wayfinding Signage." This procurement falls under the goods category and is focused on signage. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice date scheduled for 28 April 2025. Network Rail intends to engage with potential prime contractors to provide comprehensive wayfinding and signage design and supply services across their network. The procurement is aimed at improving navigation, consistency, accessibility and safety for all station users including passengers, staff, and other stakeholders, in line with their specified guidelines and standards. The geographical focus for this opportunity is the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the design and supply of signage materials, including sign materials and sign posts. The framework agreement structure provides long-term collaboration potential, making it a valuable business growth opportunity. Companies with expertise in wayfinding, signage systems, and railway services will find themselves well-suited to compete. Network Rail is seeking engagement from firms capable of delivering services to the high standards required, presenting opportunities for both large and specialised businesses to contribute to the enhancement of station environments across the UK.

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Notice Title

Invitation to market engagement session for Stations Wayfinding Signage

Notice Description

Network Rail wishes to engage with potential prime contractors to provide comprehensive Wayfinding & Signage Design & Supply Services under a framework agreement to ensure consistency, accessibility, and safety across the network. The services provided under this framework will support the efficient navigation of all station users, including passengers, staff, and other stakeholders, in line with the Network Rail Wayfinding Guidance Manual NR/GN/CIV/300/01 and Network Rail Assurance Wayfinding process NR/L2/CIV/150.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Rail wishes to engage with potential prime contractors to provide comprehensive Wayfinding & Signage Design & Supply Services under a framework agreement to ensure consistency, accessibility, and safety across the network. The services provided under this framework will support the efficient navigation of all station users, including passengers, staff, and other stakeholders, in line with the Network Rail Wayfinding Guidance Manual NR/GN/CIV/300/01 and Network Rail Assurance Wayfinding process NR/L2/CIV/150.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dcaf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004141-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

34928471 - Sign materials

34928472 - Sign posts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Apr 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
Not specified
Contact Email
theodora.bampatsia@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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