Tender

Scotland's Railway Electrification Framework

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

10 Apr 2026 at 11:30

Planning

11 Feb 2026 at 19:20

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is advancing its procurement process for the "Scotland's Railway Electrification Framework," a major initiative aimed at supporting the electrification of railway infrastructure across Scotland. This tender, under the selective procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure, is currently in the tender stage. The framework is set to award a contract valued at approximately £450 million, with potential works spanning up to £540 million due to emerging needs. The procurement seeks to appoint a single contractor for comprehensive works including overhead line electrification, traction power, and associated design projects. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 14 May 2026. The contract period will commence in March 2027 and extend through February 2032, with potential renewal options available up to 2035.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway construction, electrical power systems, and engineering design, with a focus on decarbonisation projects. Companies with expertise in these areas, along with the capability to handle large-scale infrastructure projects, will find this tender suitable for expansion and growth. The high-value nature of the contract and its alignment with environmental goals make it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to strengthen their position in the UK transport infrastructure sector. Participation in this tender offers the opportunity to secure a long-term engagement with Network Rail, contributing to the future of sustainable railway infrastructure in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Scotland's Railway Electrification Framework

Notice Description

The framework will support the efficient, consistent development, delivery, entry into service and handback of electrification elements that are key to the delivery of the decarbonisation programme in Scotland. Network Rail intend to procure a framework that will appoint one (1) Contractor for the delivery of the overhead line electrification (Based on UK Master series), traction power, power and distribution, ancillaries & associated design works across Scotland. The procurement shall be awarded under a nil value NR30 Framework Commission Agreement. The initial estimate of the value of works currently intended to be awarded under the Framework is approximately PS300m over the effective period of the Framework. Scotland's Railway has provided for a total Framework value of PS450m, taking into account emerging works which are yet to be identified which may become necessary during the effective period.

Planning Information

This is to provide advance notice of an upcoming supplier engagement event relating to the Scotland's Railway Electrification Framework. A session will, be held at 1pm on Wednesday 18th February via teams, please note this will be recorded for those who cannot attend. Interested parties should complete the questionnaire within bravo, by 5pm on Monday 16th February 2026. Please see below link to the bravo portal: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032792-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31321100 - Overhead power lines

45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

45232200 - Ancillary works for electricity power lines

45234100 - Railway construction works

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£450,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 29 Feb 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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