Tender

Network Rail - Wales and Western - Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Installation

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 16:14

Planning

14 Aug 2025 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is currently seeking tenders for the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across 45 sites in the Wales and Western Region. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, is at the active tender stage with a focus on electrical installation work. The tender title, "Network Rail - Wales and Western - Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Installation," encapsulates the project's aim of providing reliable and efficient charging solutions that meet all relevant standards. Key deadlines include the expression of interest deadline set for 15th December 2025 and the anticipated award period ending on 3rd March 2026. This opportunity falls under the utilities special regime category and operates on a competitive flexible procurement method with a selective process involving a two-stage approach: Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and Invitation to Tender (ITT). The project is to be delivered over a contract period commencing on 1st April 2026, with a potential extension option.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical installation and infrastructure services, particularly those capable of handling end-to-end delivery including site assessments, design, and installation of charging systems. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for participation in this procurement, ensuring a wide scope for bids from diverse entities. For businesses looking to expand their reach in the infrastructure domain, this contract provides a platform to showcase expertise in integrating advanced EV technology across multiple geographical regions within the UK, primarily UKL, UKK, and UKI areas. Successful involvement in such high-value contracts can potentially enhance business portfolios and foster further growth within the competitive utilities sector.

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Notice Title

Network Rail - Wales and Western - Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Installation

Notice Description

Network Rail is seeking to install a mix of permanent and temporary Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across 45 sites in the Wales and Western Region. Charger capacities will range from 22 kW to 150 kW, with the number of chargers per site varying between 2 and 30 depending on site-specific needs. The scope covers the full end-to-end delivery of these works, including site assessments, design, procurement of chargers, installation (including any required electrical upgrades and civil works), testing and commissioning, and handover with training for site personnel. The aim is to provide reliable, safe, and efficient charging solutions that meet all relevant standards, integrate with existing infrastructure, and can accommodate varying charging demands. The project is expected to be completed within a six-month period, with timelines and budgets informed by detailed site assessments. Suppliers' input through this engagement will help shape the procurement approach, technical specifications, delivery programme, and commercial model.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 years primary to extend by 1 + 1

Planning Information

Please complete the questionnaire https://forms.office.com/e/8MSzp5mw2C by 5th September 2025. Responses will be reviewed to inform the design of the procurement strategy and framework documentation. Completion of the questionnaire is not a prerequisite for future participation in the tender, but early engagement will help ensure the framework is structured to meet the needs of both Network Rail and the supply market. If you have any questions regarding this notice please contact lily-may.roberts@networkrail.co.uk & amy.slocombe@networkrail.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0587cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074147-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
Lily-May Roberts
Contact Email
wandwrouteprocurement@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
TLI London, TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

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

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