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High Voltage Protection Testing

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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17 Jul 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, involves the completion of High Voltage Protection Testing services under the industry category of railway engineering. Situated in the Wessex Inner region in the UK, this process began with an open procedure under the legal basis 2014/25/EU. The tender, noted with the title 'High Voltage Protection Testing', was aimed at absorbing cyclical and reactive substation relay protection tests, delivering services such as feeder relay and transformer protection testing. The procurement stage has reached completion with the contract awards having been made on 21st March 2025, each valued at £2,400,000. Network Rail Infrastructure, based in London, handled the buyer’s role in this procurement.

This High Voltage Protection Testing contract offers significant opportunities for businesses operating within the engineering and electrical apparatus sectors, particularly those with experience in railway services. Organisations with expertise in providing testing resources for electronic and electromechanical devices can benefit, particularly if they specialise in electrical testing and fault correction. Large-scale suppliers such as KH Engineering Services and WJ Project Services Ltd, who have secured the contracts, exemplify suitable entities with the necessary capabilities. Such contracts could spur growth for businesses adept in adapting to rigorous safety and technical standards, especially if they have competencies in similar high-stakes environments.

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Notice Title

High Voltage Protection Testing

Notice Description

The provision of testing resource able to absorb defined cyclical & reactive works, undertaking substation relay protection tests comprising of 1 Level A Protection Tester with required competency specific categories and one testing assistant per team both holding 1st aid for electrical accidents. This will be per lot. This test team will carry out Services in the following: * Feeder relay test (Electronic/ Electro-Mech): OC, EF & TLY, SIP * Rectifier & Transformer protection test (Electronic/Electro-Mech): Bulhholtz, OC & EF, biased differential (PTX) * Bus zone protection The Supplier will endeavour to correct, in the same visit, faults identified during the testing to ensure a good service on site.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of testing resource able to absorb defined cyclical & reactive works, undertaking substation relay protection tests comprising of 1 Level A Protection Tester with required competency specific categories and one testing assistant per team both holding 1st aid for electrical accidents. This will be per lot. This test team will carry out Services in the following: * Feeder relay test (Electronic/ Electro-Mech): OC, EF & TLY, SIP * Rectifier & Transformer protection test (Electronic/Electro-Mech): Bulhholtz, OC & EF, biased differential (PTX) * Bus zone protection The Supplier will endeavour to correct, in the same visit, faults identified during the testing to ensure a good service on site.

Lot 2

The provision of testing resource able to absorb defined cyclical & reactive works, undertaking substation relay protection tests comprising of 1 Level A Protection Tester with required competency specific categories and one testing assistant per team both holding 1st aid for electrical accidents. This will be per lot. This test team will carry out Services in the following: * Feeder relay test (Electronic/ Electro-Mech): OC, EF & TLY, SIP * Rectifier & Transformer protection test (Electronic/Electro-Mech): Bulhholtz, OC & EF, biased differential (PTX) * Bus zone protection The Supplier will endeavour to correct, in the same visit, faults identified during the testing to ensure a good service on site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056169
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041009-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31210000 - Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits

71311230 - Railway engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
oliver.butler@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908781000

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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

KH ENGINEERING SERVICES

WJ PROJECT SERVICES

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