Planning

Legal Services Framework

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

31 May 2026 at 22:01

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Legal Services Framework. The process is classified under the services industry, specifically focusing on legal services with a CPV code of 79100000. The procurement is a planned tender with a total estimated value of £215,000,000 to be spent over the contract period from 1st April 2033 to 31st March 2041. Network Rail is a central government public authority based in London, UK, and the tender is relevant to potential suppliers in the UK. The procurement process involves a planned future notice date of 1st October 2031, providing ample time for interested parties to prepare. The framework agreement is directed towards utilities, and the procurement offers a robust opportunity given its scale and duration.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to its suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in handling sizeable public sector contracts, will find this framework advantageous. The long-term nature of the contract ensures a steady workload and potential for sustained involvement with Network Rail. Given the planned nature and substantial financial scope of this procurement, it invites competitive bids from organisations that can deliver comprehensive legal services over the proposed timeframe. This opportunity could be a considerable enhancement to a legal service provider's portfolio, offering both financial benefits and prestige associated with working with a major public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

The Legal Services Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a9bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051145-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£215,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20316 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2033 - 31 Mar 2041 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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