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Ganton, Flaxton, Marston Moor and Hessay - AHB Flex

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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31 Mar 2026 at 16:30

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority, is completing a procurement process titled "Ganton, Flaxton, Marston Moor and Hessay - AHB Flex." This initiative, under the utilities regime, involves the direct procurement of goods, specifically 3 Flex 2.1 signalling equipment for installation at designated trial sites in the UK. The procurement was conducted via a direct award method under the Procurement Act 2023, citing technical and compatibility reasons for the absence of competition. The contract was awarded to Schweizer Electronic Ltd., a small to medium-sized enterprise, scheduled for contract execution between 2nd April 2026 and 30th April 2026. The award notice was published on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in railway materials and signalling equipment. Schweizer Electronic Ltd.'s successful bid highlights opportunities for SMEs with technical expertise in railway infrastructure to partner on government projects where specialized skills and unique products are required. Companies capable of providing innovative and compatible solutions in technical domains are well-positioned to pursue similar procurement processes, especially where direct awards are justified. The emphasis on strategic partnerships and niche expertise underscores the importance of demonstrating both capability and uniqueness in offerings to secure governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ganton, Flaxton, Marston Moor and Hessay - AHB Flex

Notice Description

Network Rail intends to award a contract via direct award under the Procurement Act 2023 to Schweizer Electronics Limited to supply 3 no. Flex 2.1 signalling equipment to support installation at Ganton, Flaxton, Marston Moor and Hessay trial sites

Procurement Information

The direct award justification sits within section 41, paragraph 6, schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 in the circumstance that there is an absence of competition for technical/compatibility reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030027-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34946120 - Railway materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£496,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCHWEIZER ELECTRONIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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