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Installation and Hire of Large Output Generators for Temporary Power Supplies National Framework

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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21 May 2026 at 14:49

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. This upcoming tender, currently in the planning stage, seeks to establish a National Framework for the Installation and Hire of Large Output Generators to provide temporary power supplies. With an anticipated value of £16 million, this goods procurement falls under the generators industry category (CPV: 31120000) and is classified under utilities as a special regime. The framework is designed to start on 1st April 2030 and run until 1st April 2035. A future notice date is set for 26th March 2029 for further communication regarding this opportunity.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in large power generators, particularly those geared towards utilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate given the suitability criteria outlined in the lot. The procurement method involves establishing a framework agreement, likely leading to multiple contracts over its duration. Businesses with expertise in offering innovative and reliable temporary power solutions, and those capable of meeting the demands of a high-value contract within the UK framework, would find this an ideal opportunity to expand their market presence and foster business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Installation and Hire of Large Output Generators for Temporary Power Supplies National Framework

Notice Description

The Installation and Hire of Large Output Generators for Temporary Power Supplies National Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069fb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047289-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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

CPV Codes

31120000 - Generators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Mar 20293 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2030 - 1 Apr 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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