Planning

Supply of 24/7 Controller Chairs

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

01 Apr 2026 at 14:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited involves the planned market engagement for supplying 24/7 Controller Chairs. The industry category focuses on office furniture, and the procurement stage is presently in the planning phase with initial activities scheduled to conclude by the end of April 2026. The central buying organisation is located in London, United Kingdom, with further engagement activities including an online webinar on 20th April 2026 and submission of a questionnaire due by 30th April 2026. This procurement will eventually lead to the appointment of a contractor to support Network Rail’s operations across England, Wales, and Scotland, with the anticipated contract start in March 2027, lasting up to five years or more.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in ergonomic office furniture, particularly those capable of providing durable and adaptable 24/7 rated chairs. Businesses with expertise in national supply chains and sustainable practices will find this tender particularly appealing due to its emphasis on ethical sourcing, circular economy practices, and environmental management standards. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity, making it an ideal bid for companies aiming to expand their footprint in the utilities special regime sector while contributing sustainable products and services. With a contract value estimated at £4.8 million gross, participants can expect growth potential through ongoing account management and integration with Network Rail's procurement systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of 24/7 Controller Chairs

Notice Description

This market engagement has been developed by Network Rail (NR) in advance of procuring a solution for the provision of Supply of 24/7 Controller Chairs. Network Rail requests information in connection with the topics detailed below. In line with NR's procurement principles, NR is committed to becoming an 'informed' client with excellent visibility and understanding of the market and the supply chains and customers operating within them. At this stage, pre-procurement, NR are committed to engaging with the industry to inform and refine the overall sourcing strategy. The purpose of this market engagement testing is to: Understand the markets capacity and capability to deliver 24/7 Controller Chairs and to further develop the procurement strategy, Provide potential suppliers the opportunity to give feedback to help inform the refinement of NR's approach, Obtain information from the market to understand the market perspective. Requirement: Network Rail intends to appoint a single national supplier to provide an end-to-end solution for: Supply of 24/7 rated ergonomic chairs via a managed core catalogue National delivery across England, Wales and Scotland Installation and assembly (free of charge on larger orders) Asset management including: Annual Maintenance, Repair under supplier warranty and beyond. Removal and responsible reuse or recycling of redundant chairs Catalogue access via Network Rail Oracle iProcurement Ongoing account management, reporting and continuous improvement. Shape Chair Range Suppliers will be expected to offer a limited core (max 4) and standardised range, including: Core 24/7 chair (s) meeting all mandatory requirements An enhanced chair exceeding mandatory requirements A chair suitable for users with musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) Where appropriate, a single chair model may satisfy more than one category and if appropriate two chairs or variants may be offered for the core 24/7 chair. A bariatric chair where all elements accommodate weight and size (anticipated to be non-core and low volume) will need to be offered. Technical & Ergonomic Requirements Chairs must be suitable for continuous 24h our use and comply with relevant standards, including BS 54592 (or ISO equivalent) and have FIRA FS 055 certification or demonstrated equivalence. Key requirements include: Accommodate users from 5th percentile female to 95th percentile male for stature, weight, shoulder width and seated leg length and height. Bariatric users where possible should be accommodated in the Core selection. High durability, intuitive controls and ease of adjustment Minimum 5 year 24/7 manufacturer or supplier warranty Samples to be made available for product trials as part of evaluation Sustainability & Ethical Sourcing Suppliers will be expected to demonstrate: Ethical sourcing and Modern Slavery Act compliance Traceability and auditability of manufacturing sources Environmental management systems (e.g. ISO 14001 or equivalent) Strong circular economy practices (reuse, refurbishment, recycling, zero landfill) Contract Model (Indicative) Anticipated start: March 2027 Initial term: 4 years, with optional extensions Form: NR1 (MT) Goods and NonConstruction Services Framework Calloffs via NR01(S) Purchase Orders Fixed pricing for an initial period, with controlled indexation thereafter The core catalogue is expected to meet approximately 95% of demand, with limited non-catalogue provision by exception.

Planning Information

The Market Engagement will take place through a online webinar on 20th April 2026 and completion of a questionnaire to be returned by 30th April 2026. To access the Market Engagement submission document, please go to our Bravo site via the link and select "View Current Opportunities" at the bottom left of the login page. Select the Link for supply of 24/7 Controller Chairs and complete the links for expression of interest/ register to attend the webinar and the response to the engagement questionnaire. Please note that there is no need to login to Bravo to be able to access the opportunity. The instructions for returning the market engagement information are included within the Market Engagement document titled "Market Engagement - 24-7 Controller Chairs.docx" The link to Bravo is - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html The link to the opportunity is - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/current/60944/detail.si

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067afe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030485-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

39130000 - Office furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Mar 2027 - 15 Mar 2032 Over 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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