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421018.95

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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28 Apr 2026 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd has completed its procurement process for the renewal of signalling power cables as part of the WDWES 24/25 CS WOODBOROUGH CABLES project in the South West Region of the UK, specifically along the Up and Down Westbury lines from Lavington to Newbury. This service procurement, categorised under 'Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment', did not involve a prior call for competition due to technical and extreme urgency reasons. The contract, valued at £421,018 GBP, was signed on 28th April 2026 with Prysmian Cables & Systems Ltd, Telecom Division supplying the required 31,537m 650V signalling power cable to enhance operational reliability and safety.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses operating in railway engineering services, especially those capable of working under circumstances demanding urgent technical expertise. Companies with proficiency in manufacturing high-quality signalling and cabling solutions, possessing agility to address critical time-sensitive projects, and demonstrating robust delivery capabilities to support infrastructure resilience will be strategically placed to vie for similar contracts. The nature of this procurement underlines the need for established operators with demonstrated technical superiority and specialised product offerings. Being well-versed with public procurement norms will further aid businesses in effectively navigating such competitive landscapes.

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Notice Title

421018.95

Notice Description

31,537m 650V signalling power cable is required for the WDWES 24/25 CS WOODBOROUGH CABLES renewal project, sponsored by the Wales & Western Fixed Plant RAM. This project is to renew aging signalling power cable, supplying signalling assets in the area, to improve resilience and avoid a drop in the operational reliability and safety of the line. The cable will be installed along the Up and Down Westbury lines, from Lavington to Newbury.

Lot Information

Lot 1

31,537m 650V signalling power cable. Additional information: 421018.95

Options: No

Procurement Information

Schedule 5 paragraph 6 (a) and (b) apply: (a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038460-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

71311230 - Railway engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£421,018 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
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
TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRYSMIAN CABLES & SYSTEMS LTD, TELECOM DIVISION

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