Planning

High Performance Switch Systems (HPSS)

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Planning

20 Aug 2025 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the provision of High Performance Switch Systems (HPSS). This procurement opportunity is categorised under signalling equipment within the goods industry and includes components such as steel, switchgear, and railway materials. Interested suppliers are being sought through a Soft Market Testing initiative to explore capabilities within the supply chain prior to a potential formal tender process. The procurement is designed to cover various lots, as detailed in additional documentation, and is intended to serve the region of the UK. The initial communication was issued on 20 August 2025, and potential participants can provide responses through the designated portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying railway-related goods. Companies specialising in steel production, electrical equipment like switchgear, and railway infrastructure components are highly encouraged to participate. By engaging in this soft market testing phase, suppliers can help shape the future procurement framework, potentially leading to long-term contracts or framework agreements with Network Rail. This process is especially beneficial for firms looking to expand their business operations within the UK railway sector.

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Notice Title

High Performance Switch Systems (HPSS)

Notice Description

To help inform any future procurement event, Network Rail is undertaking Soft Market Testing via this PIN to gather information to understand the capability of the supply chain to manufacture and provide materials for High Performance Switch System which contains over 1000 components, this is broken down into lots as per the attached document. You are able to advise if you can provide for one lot, all lots or multiple lots. The Drawings are attached and this is stage 1 of a multi stage exercise, the next stage will be a site visit. We are looking to expand our supply chain. Your organisation's assistance will help Network Rail determine how best to undertake any procurement event should one materialise and ensure contracts/frameworks formulated reflect what the supply market can deliver. There is no guarantee that any procurement will take place because of this PIN questionnaire, but your organisation's interest will be noted in the event that one is undertaken. There is a provisional Lot Structure who's CPV codes are as per the pin, all the details can be found in the additional documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This information can be found as attachments in the market engagement opportunity via the view current opportunities link on the Bravo Homepage which can be found https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050065-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

14622000 - Steel

31214000 - Switchgear

34941800 - Railway points

34942000 - Signalling equipment

34946110 - Rails

34946120 - Railway materials

44450000 - Mild steel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
devon.messenger@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
Not specified

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

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