Notice Information
Notice Title
Work Safety Geofencing Services (WSGS) Framework - Onwave UK Limited
Notice Description
This procurement covers the direct award of a two-supplier framework agreement to Onwave UK Ltd and Tended Limited for the provision of Work Safety Geofencing Services (WSGS) across Network Rail. The framework enables the deployment of geofencing technology to improve worksite safety, operational efficiency, and control, supporting the Virtual Worksite Marker Board (VWSMB) process and other safety-critical applications. Services include managed supply of geofencing hardware, real-time dashboard access, cloud-hosted infrastructure, device management, and 24/7 technical support.
Procurement Information
The direct award of this framework to Onwave UK Ltd and Tended Limited is justified on technical grounds. A market engagement exercise confirmed that no other suppliers currently meet the necessary technical and certification requirements. This approach aligns with the Procurement Act 2023, which permits direct awards where competition is absent due to technical exclusivity.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05ed88
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012180-2026
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK7 - Contract Details Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Direct
- Procurement Method Details
- Direct award
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
-
- CPV Codes
72222300 - Information technology services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £4,500,000 £1M-£10M
- Contracts Value
- £4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 3 Dec 20252 months ago
- Contract Period
- 6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2028 1-2 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Onwave UK Limited
- Contact Email
- jack.barlow@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
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Lambeth
- Electoral Ward
- Waterloo & South Bank
- Westminster Constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012180-2026
11th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080859-2025
9th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079153-2025
3rd December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
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