Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement Regarding FRMCS Advisory Services

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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21 Apr 2026 at 14:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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21 Apr 2026 at 14:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is initiating a tender process for Professional Advisory Services related to its Future Railway Mobile Communication Services (FRMCS). This procurement falls under the transport industry category, focusing specifically on professional consultancy and advisory services. Set in London, the project requires guidance for preliminary market engagement activities scheduled to conclude by the 8th of May 2026. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with subsequent notices to be published in mid-August 2026. The contract, planned to commence in January 2027, will span three years and be part of the GCA Transport & Technology Framework Lot 1. The estimated contract value amounts to £15 million.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses offering technical testing, analysis, and advisory services, particularly those capable of providing independent and specialist advice. Suitable participants include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) active in the consultancy sector. The services required will play a critical role in supporting Network Rail's innovative communication solutions across its railway networks, making it an attractive opportunity for firms looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the utility and transport consultancy market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement Regarding FRMCS Advisory Services

Notice Description

Network Rail procures Professional Advisory Services to provide independent, specialist advice and support for the implementation of Network Rail's Future Railway Mobile Communication Services (FRMCS). This requirement will be sourced via GCA Transport & Technology Framework RM6347, Lot 1 Professional Services.

Planning Information

To access the instruction/guidance on how to be a part of the initial Pre Market engagement and to access the Pre Market engagement support document please follow below link https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61006 OR Project: project_46115 - #44014 - FRMCS Programme "Critical Friend" consultancy (Network Rail Sourcing Platform) Alternatively, you may log out of Bravo and click on "current opportunities" on bottom left of Bravo page. Search for the opportunity in the search bar and it will take you to the same place as the links shared above. If error still persists then please contact Bravo helpdesk. Deadline for responding is 1700 Friday 8th May 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0687b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036244-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Aug 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2030 3-4 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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