Planning

NR (HS) Data and Comms (D&C)

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

18 Jun 2025 at 12:31

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "NR (HS) Data and Comms (D&C)" project is currently in the planning stage, with Network Rail Infrastructure Limited serving as the buying organisation. This procurement falls under the Information Technology Services industry category, aimed specifically at data and communications renewals. The project is located in London, UK, with a gross value of £6,000,000. Key dates include the anticipated start of the contract period on 1st October 2026, ending on 1st October 2030, and the future publication of a tender notice expected by 1st December 2025. This is classified as a special regime for utilities and is planned under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Regulations.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in IT services and communication solutions. It is a promising prospect for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the suited nature of the planned lot, supporting diverse business participants. Engaging with Network Rail Infrastructure Limited can lead to long-term partnership openings and potential involvement in significant infrastructure projects across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NR (HS) Data and Comms (D&C)

Notice Description

Framework covering Data and Comms renewals

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033286-2025
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 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
Sarah Turner
Contact Email
sarah.turner@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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