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IPDR - Locomotive ETCS Fitment Framework

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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21 May 2026 at 15:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has announced a procurement process titled "IPDR - Locomotive ETCS Fitment Framework". This initiative belongs to the services industry category, focusing on vehicle-fleet management services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage as of 21st May 2026. The contract is set to be implemented from 4th January 2028 until 3rd January 2040. The project is located within the United Kingdom, under the management of a central government public authority. Noteworthy deadlines include the future notice date on 8th September 2026. The procurement aims to establish a national framework for deploying Level 2 European Train Control Systems (ETCS) and involves a significant gross budget of £324,000,000.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in vehicle-fleet management services and technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, offering a competitively advantageous framework agreement. The ETCS deployment aligns with global rail standards, making it an attractive prospect for businesses with expertise in rail infrastructure and control systems. Engaging in this process could significantly boost business growth by securing a long-term contract with a leading UK public-sector organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IPDR - Locomotive ETCS Fitment Framework

Notice Description

Establish a national framework for the deployment of Level 2 European Train Control Systems (ETCS)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069fe7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047363-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000,000 £100M-£1B
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
8 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2028 - 3 Jan 2040 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
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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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