Planning

XMC20 Long Term Support

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 15:57

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is undertaking a procurement process titled "XMC20 Long Term Support" to procure maintenance services for telecommunications equipment. The intended contract is within the services industry category and is planned as part of a special regime for utilities. Located in London, the procurement process is currently in the planning stage. There is a scheduled future notice date on 28th July 2025, following which more details may be released. The contract period is expected to commence on 16th August 2025 and conclude by 15th August 2034. The total estimated contract value is £2,025,000 (exclusive of value-added tax), with a gross amount of £2,430,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications maintenance services. The contract is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Participating businesses would benefit from a long-term engagement with a central government public authority. Successful bidders can enhance their portfolio by collaborating with Network Rail, providing them with exposure and potential growth opportunities within the public utilities sector. Aspiring bidders should be prepared to deliver consistent, high-quality maintenance services over the course of the contract's nine-year duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

XMC20 Long Term Support

Notice Description

Provide long term support for the XMC20 Telecoms equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025312-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,025,000 £1M-£10M
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
28 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2034 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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