Planning

NR (HS) Control Systems

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

20 Jun 2025 at 14:05

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. The project, titled "NR (HS) Control Systems," focuses on the renewal of control systems within railway signalling works, categorised under the industry of works. This process is currently at the planning stage, with key documents published on 20th June 2025. The tender anticipates a formal future notice by 1st December 2025. The contract period is planned from 1st October 2026 to 1st October 2030, with an estimated gross value of £6,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure and railway signalling. The procurement process, classified under utilities, encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that have expertise in control system renewals and can scale their operations to fit the four-year framework would be well-suited to compete, facilitating potential growth and business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NR (HS) Control Systems

Notice Description

Framework covering Control System renewals

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05510e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034122-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45234115 - Railway signalling works

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
20 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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