Planning

RETB Next Gen Support Services

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

19 Jun 2025 at 05:32

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority, is planning a procurement process titled "RETB Next Gen Support Services," which falls under the Information Technology Services industry category. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date scheduled for 24th September 2025. This contract is to be located in London, United Kingdom, and involves a special regime in utilities. The planned contract period spans from 30th September 2026 to 30th September 2036, with a projected maximum gross value of £2,803,350. The procurement method involves services, and the tender is expected to facilitate IT services related to the RETB Next Gen Support Services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the IT services sector, to engage with a major public authority like Network Rail. Companies skilled in providing scalable and efficient IT solutions could leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and establish a foothold with a longstanding government partner. With its suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, the tender is open to a diverse range of enterprises, allowing smaller and socially-oriented businesses to competitively contribute and grow in their market capacity via reliable government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RETB Next Gen Support Services

Notice Description

Provision of RETB Next Gen Support Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033517-2025
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
£2,336,125 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2036 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
Richard Harries
Contact Email
richard.harries@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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