Planning

Global System for Mobile Communications - Railway (GSM-R) Long Term Support (Voice Frequentis) Framework

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 15:29

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a public authority within central government, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Global System for Mobile Communications – Railway (GSM-R) Long Term Support (Voice Frequentis) Framework." This procurement, classified under the telecommunications systems industry category, is designed to provide extended support for the Fixed Terminal System over the GSM-R Network. The planned contract, valued at £152 million net, is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2046. This opportunity is part of the utilities special regime and is restricted to goods procurement. Prospective business participants should note the future notice date set for 8th December 2025 – this marks a key deadline for interested parties to prepare their applications.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications systems, especially those that can offer long-term strategic support. Given its planned status and lengthy contract period, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) have a favourable chance to participate and benefit from its outcomes. The framework is tailored to accommodate experienced providers capable of maintaining and enhancing communication infrastructure over time, thus offering ripe potential for growth and development within the sector. Businesses with expertise in GSM-R technology and related services could find this tender particularly lucrative, as it aims to establish stable, lasting partnerships with capable suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Global System for Mobile Communications - Railway (GSM-R) Long Term Support (Voice Frequentis) Framework

Notice Description

Provide long term support for the Fixed Terminal System that supports communication over the GSM-R Network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025257-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32524000 - Telecommunications system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£152,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2046 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jack.barlow@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

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