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Award

10 Jun 2026 at 12:38

Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 17:04

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the establishment of a multi-supplier framework agreement for supplying data loggers and ancillary equipment, alongside associated services. This contract, identified by ID 054708-2026, specifically caters to the utilities sector with an active procurement stage as of 10th June 2026. The competitive flexible procedure was utilized to select suppliers, with key procurement activities occurring via Network Rail's Bravo Platform. The contract will commence on 1st July 2026 and is set to run for an initial period of four years, with a potential extension of up to eight years, subject to future technological advancements and ongoing requirements.

This multi-supplier arrangement presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for companies supplying commercial off-the-shelf data logging hardware capable of integrating with railway infrastructure. Suppliers are expected to offer comprehensive lifecycle management, seamless technical support, and innovative delivery solutions promoting sustainable operations. The framework favours businesses ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to larger entities, as demonstrated by successful bids from companies of varying scales including Breuer Nachrichtentechnik GmbH, Findlay Irvine Limited, and Siemens Mobility Limited. These diverse business opportunities encourage extensive collaboration towards enhancing railway asset monitoring and infrastructural efficiency, thereby fostering growth and innovation across the sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Data Loggers

Notice Description

Network Rail plans to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of Data Loggers, Ancillary Equipment, and Associated Services (DLAE&AS). This agreement covers the supply of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) data logging hardware, ancillary equipment necessary for the installation and operation of data loggers, and relevant services. Suppliers will be expected to: * Supply data logging hardware and ancillary equipment that meets Network Rail's product specification, including: * Capable of monitoring various railway infrastructure assets * Compatible with Network Rail's RADAR platform * Compliant with all relevant standards and specifications * Achieve Network Rail Product Acceptance * Provide relevant services, including but not limited to product lifecycle management, security, hardware and firmware updates, repair, and technical support. * Provide adaptable delivery options and comprehensive warranty solutions. * Collaborate with Network Rail and other suppliers, where required, to proactively drive ongoing efficiency, performance, product improvements, and innovation, in alignment with Network Rail's future ambitions. This includes, but is not limited to, mitigating technology lock-in and enabling the integration and standardisation of best-in-class solutions through change control, where appropriate. Out of scope: Analysis of data obtained from data logging hardware. Event monitoring data loggers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The framework includes an option to run further competitions in the call-off stage, through which new but related goods and services may be procured.

Renewal: The minimum term is four (4) years, with the option to extend for a further four (4) years, up to a total maximum duration of eight (8) years. There is a strong likelihood that the relevant goods and services will continue to be required beyond the expiry of the framework, subject to advancements in technology.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05954f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054708-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

31644000 - Miscellaneous data recorders

31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies

31710000 - Electronic equipment

32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32580000 - Data equipment

32581000 - Data-communications equipment

32582000 - Data carriers

32584000 - Data-bearing media

35125100 - Sensors

38300000 - Measuring instruments

38343000 - Error-monitoring equipment

38424000 - Measuring and control equipment

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

48614000 - Data-acquisition system

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£55,700,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£55,742,512 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Breuer Nachrichtentechnik GmbH

FINDLAY IRVINE LIMITED

MPEC TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

SIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITED

Voestalpine Signaling UK Ltd.

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