Planning

Wales & Western - Level Crossing & Rail Road Access Points (RRAP)

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

19 Nov 2025 at 10:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

30 Oct 2025 at 09:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central governmental public authority, is undertaking a planning process for the procurement of works concerning the installation and removal of Level Crossings and Road Rail Access Points (RRAP) in the Wales & Western region. This project is part of a larger framework expected to begin in April 2026 with an anticipated total value of approximately £15.6 million over a four-year period. Key locations include the Western Route, South Wales, and North Wales. This planning update is focused on pre-market engagement, seeking insights from the supply chain to shape the procurement strategy before the works commence. The pre-market engagement exercise includes an online questionnaire open until 14th November 2025, with responses shaping the final procurement strategy without forming part of any evaluation process. A formal notice is expected by 19th December 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in track construction works, particularly those with expertise in installing Level Crossing Stiles, Gates & Barriers, authorised walking routes, and footpath crossing surfacing. Companies with competencies in TR37 Engineer Handback, SIG37, and PTS / PTS AC are well-suited to compete. The engagement process aims to foster innovation, sustainability, and social value within the framework, making it advantageous for SMEs and VCSEs to participate. By engaging early in this procurement process, businesses can position themselves to take advantage of the allocated regional lots, ensuring a robust involvement within this high-value utility sector project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wales & Western - Level Crossing & Rail Road Access Points (RRAP)

Notice Description

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited (Wales & Western Region) is seeking early engagement with the supply chain to inform the upcoming procurement for the installation and removal of Level Crossings and Road Rail Access Points (RRAP) across the Wales & Western region. The proposed framework will support the delivery of planned, reactive, and minor works relating to the installation, removal, surfacing, and reinstatement of proprietary crossing systems and RRAPs in accordance with manufacturer and Network Rail standards. This includes the provision of associated surface dressings, white lining, and minor civils reinstatement works. The purpose of this engagement is to: Understand current market capability, capacity, and interest. Seek feedback on the framework structure, lotting strategy, and commercial approach. Identify potential risks, challenges, and innovations that could improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Support the design of a fair and inclusive Competitive Flexible Procedure. It is currently envisaged that the framework will be divided into regional lots, covering: Lot 1 - Western Route Lot 2 - South Wales Lot 3 - North Wales The anticipated scope will include works undertaken under planned possession and blockade arrangements, as well as reactive maintenance and minor project delivery. Network Rail anticipates the new framework will commence in April 2026. The estimated total value is approximately PS15.6 million over a term of four years (2026-2030). Suppliers with experience and competence in the following areas are particularly encouraged to engage: TR37 Engineer Handback SIG37 PTS / PTS AC qualified staff LXI28 documentation and handback compliance RISQS product/service codes: C.C.3.4.7.6X - Level Crossing Stiles, Gates & Barriers - Installation C.D.7.5X - Authorised Walking Routes & Access Points - Installation C.D.8.4X - User & Footpath Crossing Surfacing - Installation A Market Engagement Questionnaire has been developed to capture supplier feedback. Responses will be used to shape the final procurement strategy but will not form part of any evaluation process.

Planning Information

Engagement Process Network Rail (Wales & Western) invites interested suppliers to participate in a Pre-Market Engagement Exercise for the forthcoming Level Crossing and Road Rail Access Points (RRAP) Framework. This engagement aims to gather insight from the supply chain to inform the final procurement strategy, lot structure, and commercial model for the works, which are expected to commence in April 2026 following expiry of current arrangements in March 2026. Suppliers are asked to complete a short Market Engagement Questionnaire, which will take approximately 10–15 minutes to complete. The questionnaire seeks views on: Supplier experience and capabilities; Preferred framework structure and commercial approach; Capacity and mobilisation readiness; and Opportunities for innovation, sustainability, and social value. Responses will be used solely for market analysis and procurement planning purposes. They will not form part of any tender evaluation and will be treated in accordance with UK GDPR and Network Rail’s Data Protection Policy. How to Participate To take part in this engagement, please complete the online questionnaire using the link below: https://forms.office.com/e/zajE0qW5VA The survey will remain open until 14th November 2025, after which responses will be reviewed and summarised to inform the final procurement strategy. Following this exercise, Network Rail may invite interested suppliers to participate in a virtual or in-person supplier briefing session to discuss the findings and outline the proposed route to market. Any future tender opportunity arising from this engagement will be advertised separately via Find a Tender, Contracts Finder, and Network Rail’s BravoNR procurement portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075074-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45234116 - Track construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
Amy Slocombe
Contact Email
amy.slocombe@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+447935372368

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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