Planning

Pre-Market Engagament RFI - Fixed Telecomms Network Support

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 11:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is initiating a pre-market engagement for support services related to its Fixed Telecoms Network. This process focuses on telecommunications infrastructure maintenance services within the industry category, specifically aimed at public authority central government. Located in London, United Kingdom, the procurement stage is currently in the planning phase with a key milestone due on 9th May 2025. Interested parties can review engagement details and submission processes by accessing the relevant documentation provided.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in telecommunications maintenance and support. The scope includes long-term support arrangements, technical and helpdesk support, as well as repair and return services for specific network equipment. Businesses experienced in managing End of Life/End of Support equipment and offering high-level technical assistance would be well-suited to compete. A successful bid could secure significant revenue over a contract period starting from January 2026 to December 2029, with an estimated contract value exceeding £5 million.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagament RFI - Fixed Telecomms Network Support

Notice Description

Network Rail have their own National SDH Network, managed by their Network Management Centre (NMC). The network allows Network Rail to carry and transmit voice, data, signalling and radio services to the operational railway for the support of safe train movements. There are plans for a renewal and replacement of this network. However, this will take many years to complete. The SDH equipment is End of Life (EoL) / End of Support (EoS). As a result, standard Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) support and extended support is no longer available or has limited availability. Network Rail is seeking information from qualified suppliers who can provide a comprehensive long term support arrangement for the National SDH Network. This includes Repair & Return of Alcatel SDH Transmission Equipment and equipment forming the Data Communication Network (DCN) for the SDH network, Remote Technical Support and Helpdesk Support (Level 3/Tier3).

Planning Information

For further information relating to the scope of this pre-market engagement and the submission process, please review the document titled “Pre-Market Engagement RFI - Fixed Telecoms Network Support" via the instructions below: 1. Follow the link - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html 2. From the welcome screen, access the “View Current Opportunities” link and select “Pre-Market Engagement RFI - Fixed Telecoms Network Support”. Click on the PDF attachment titled “Pre-Market Engagement RFI - Fixed Telecoms Network Support”.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015875-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,010,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
Katherine Wilkie
Contact Email
katherine.wilkie@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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