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Speed Management Programme Phase 2 - SMS development

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2026 at 10:53

Award

22 Jan 2026 at 11:28

Award

19 Dec 2025 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has completed the procurement process for the development of a Speed Management System (SMS) as part of the Speed Management Programme Phase 2. This contract has been directly awarded to the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB), given its unique role in setting rail industry standards. The award covers services related to research and development in this field and is valued at £834,787, inclusive of VAT totalling £1,001,744.40. The work will commence on 16th February 2026 and is slated to conclude by 31st March 2027, with a potential three-month extension for additional re-work if necessary. The procurement falls under the utilities regime and is supported by a legal basis set forth in the UK Procurement Act 2023.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in railway safety and standards. It highlights a significant area of development within the rail industry, positioning Network Rail as a key collaborator in enhancing speed management technologies. Companies with a focus on design and execution of research and development may find expansion growth here, particularly those interested in aligning with governmental procurement standards and involved in rail safety innovations. While RSSB holds the contract due to its authoritative mandate, other businesses interested in partnerships or future involvement could benefit from monitoring or engaging with similar rail infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Speed Management Programme Phase 2 - SMS development

Notice Description

Network Rail intends to award a contract via direct award under the Procurement Act 2023 to Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) for the Speed Management System (SMS) development for Phase 2 of the Speed Management Programme

Procurement Information

The supplier is a unique body with the mandate to conduct this type of work for the rail industry and therefore no other company has the authority to set rail industry standards as mandated by the Government.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f9fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012269-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£834,787 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£834,787 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nicola.dixey@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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