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Supply of Cables and Wires

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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26 Aug 2025 at 22:24

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26 Aug 2025 at 22:11

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Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a public authority within the central government sector of the UK, is actively seeking suppliers for its contract titled "Supply of Cables and Wires." This procurement process focuses on the acquisition of various cable and wire products essential for the maintenance and enhancement of the UK’s railway infrastructure. The procurement covers several lots, each with specific requirements for items like interconnect cables, fibre-optic cables, and power cables, to be utilised across diverse projects nationwide. The national scope of delivery emphasises the United Kingdom region with an overall contract valued at approximately £146 million. Operating under a selective procurement method, this competitive and flexible procedure involves expressions of interest due by 23rd September 2025, with the enquiry period closing on 15th September 2025. The tender phase is presently active and leading to potential awards expected by 27th May 2026. The contractual terms span an initial four-year period, with the option for two additional two-year extensions, allowing up to eight years in total.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in railway materials, particularly those experienced in providing high-quality technical solutions aligned with Network Rail's health, safety, and sustainability standards. Companies capable of handling large-volume production and maintaining flexible pricing strategies will find this tender advantageous, especially if they can participate in several lots that include interconnect cables, signalling cables, and telecommunications wires. Firms with robust profiles in technical experience and commitment to ongoing improvements will be well-positioned to secure contracts, as Network Rail's procurement method encourages competitive pricing and the potential for framework agreements with multiple suppliers. This could provide significant business growth potential, given the initial agreement scale and possibility of renewal, enabling long-term collaborations with one of the UK’s pivotal infrastructure organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Cables and Wires

Notice Description

Network Rail is responsible for maintaining the UK's railway infrastructure and has a requirement to buy a range of Cable and Wire products for use on its infrastructure. Most of the Goods required for this contract will be used by internal customers: * Maintenance including Works Delivery, Network Rail's team responsible for maintaining railway infrastructure and Works Delivery, Network Rail's team responsible for enhancements and renewals of minor works packages. * Overhead Condition Renewals (OCR), Network Rail's team that specialise in OLE renewal works. * Projects, all located in the UK. Projects are specific programmes of work that are either enhancement or renewals of the railway infrastructure. Projects are delivered by their party contractors working alongside Network Rail's Capital Delivery Teams The contract term for all lots shall be for an initial four (4) year period. At Network Rail's discretion this may be extended for up to two further two (2) year periods, a maximum total term of eight (8) years This procurement is broken into 7 lots. Potential Suppliers may bid for any or all lots, and a maximum of three suppliers shall be awarded a contract for each lot. Suppliers ranked first, second or third in a lot shall be admitted to the framework and awarded a contract for that lot. Suppliers may be awarded a contract for any or all lots that they submit a bid for.

Lot Information

Interconnect Cable

Lot 1 - Supply of Interconnect Cables

Options: New items or updated versions of existing items, which are relevant to a specific Lot on the framework, may be added to the framework at any point during the term if required to meet Network Rail's operational needs

Renewal: Extensions will be mutually agreed between Network Rail and Supplier(s) Two, two year extensions are allowed, a total of 4 years (2 years + 2 years)

Power and Signalling Cable

Lot 2 - Power and Signalling Cable

Options: New items or updated versions of existing items, which are relevant to a specific Lot on the framework, may be added to the framework at any point during the term if required to meet Network Rail's operational needs

Renewal: Extensions will be mutually agreed between Network Rail and Supplier(s) Two, two year extensions are allowed, a total of 4 years (2 years + 2 years)

Axle Counter Cable

Lot 3 - Axle Counter Cable

Options: New items or updated versions of existing items, which are relevant to a specific Lot on the framework, may be added to the framework at any point during the term if required to meet Network Rail's operational needs

Renewal: Extensions will be mutually agreed between Network Rail and Supplier(s) Two, two year extensions are allowed, a total of 4 years (2 years + 2 years)

Fibre-Optic Cable

Lot 4 - Fibre-Optic Cable

Options: New items or updated versions of existing items, which are relevant to a specific Lot on the framework, may be added to the framework at any point during the term if required to meet Network Rail's operational needs

Renewal: Extensions will be mutually agreed between Network Rail and Supplier(s) Two, two year extensions are allowed, a total of 4 years (2 years + 2 years)

Telecoms Cable

Lot 5 - Telecoms Cable

Options: New items or updated versions of existing items, which are relevant to a specific Lot on the framework, may be added to the framework at any point during the term if required to meet Network Rail's operational needs

Renewal: Extensions will be mutually agreed between Network Rail and Supplier(s) Two, two year extensions are allowed, a total of 4 years (2 years + 2 years)

Wire

Lot 6 - Wire

Options: New items or updated versions of existing items, which are relevant to a specific Lot on the framework, may be added to the framework at any point during the term if required to meet Network Rail's operational needs

Renewal: Extensions will be mutually agreed between Network Rail and Supplier(s) Two, two year extensions are allowed, a total of 4 years (2 years + 2 years)

Miscellaneous Cable

Lot 7 - Miscellaneous Cable

Options: New items or updated versions of existing items, which are relevant to a specific Lot on the framework, may be added to the framework at any point during the term if required to meet Network Rail's operational needs

Renewal: Extensions will be mutually agreed between Network Rail and Supplier(s) Two, two year extensions are allowed, a total of 4 years (2 years + 2 years)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051399-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34946120 - Railway materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£146,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2033-06-30

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Postcode Area
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

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