Planning

Auto Gates Framework

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

09 Jun 2025 at 12:15

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a public authority under central government management, has announced a planned procurement titled "Auto Gates Framework." This procurement, located in London, falls under the industry category of goods, specifically dealing with gates as per the CPV code 44221300. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a pipeline notice published on 9th June 2025, and a future notice expected by 16th July 2025. The planned contract period is from 22nd July 2026 to 21st July 2031. The procurement's legal foundation is guided by UK legislation 2023/54, and it includes a gross value of £14,400,000, though the net value is £12,000,000. The process is classified under the special regime for utilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on manufacturing or supplying gate-related products. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their position within the suitability criteria outlined for the tender. Businesses that can navigate the public procurement landscape and deliver innovative goods within the specified period could see substantial growth in both operational scale and market presence through engagement with Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a key player in the UK's infrastructure sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Auto Gates Framework

Notice Description

Auto Gates Framework - hold

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054540
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030926-2025
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44221300 - Gates

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 21 Jul 2031 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
Susan Bulfield
Contact Email
susan.bulfield@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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