Planning

Various Design Services Framework

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

11 Jun 2025 at 14:13

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The upcoming procurement process, led by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, is focused on a framework for "Various Design Services," including Civils, Buildings, Track, and Mechanical and Engineering services. Categorised under design consultancy services, this major procurement initiative is valued at £16.8 million gross and is slated to commence in June 2026, with a completion date set for June 2030. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice expected by 29th August 2025. The procurement falls under the services category, addressing the utilities sector, and is primarily situated in London, United Kingdom.

This framework presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in design services, particularly those with expertise in civil, structural, or mechanical engineering. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, reflecting the procurement’s suitability criteria. This initiative is ideal for companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts within the UK infrastructure market. Such businesses can leverage their capabilities in design consultancy to secure lucrative, long-term collaborations with Network Rail, a central government public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Various Design Services Framework

Notice Description

Various Design Services Framework Lot 1 Civils, Lot 2 Buildings Lot 3 Track Lot 4 Mechanical and Engineering

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0546d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031589-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 8 Jun 2030 4-5 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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