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Track Safety System

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

29 Jun 2026 at 14:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is currently in the planning stage of a tender process titled "Track Safety System." This procurement is focused on services related to the safety systems for railway tracks, specifically targeting the supply and maintenance of Lookout Warning Systems, Semi-Automated Track Warning Systems, and Mobile Warning Systems. The initial phase involves a market engagement scheduled with a response deadline of 24th July 2026. Interested participants are encouraged to express interest by contacting the designated email to receive and complete a questionnaire. This procurement falls within the public authority and central government industry in London, UK, with an estimated contract value of £1,000,000. The services required are part of a strategic engagement to explore market capabilities and options.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in railway maintenance and safety systems to collaborate with a major public infrastructure entity. Companies specialising in railway equipment services, especially those offering innovative safety solutions, will find this engagement beneficial. The potential contract supports the participation of SMEs and VCSEs and spans a five-year period from 2027 to 2032, allowing ample time for business growth and development. Engaging in this tender not only affords a substantial financial opportunity but also paves the way for long-term partnerships and visibility within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Track Safety System

Notice Description

Network Rail is looking to engage the market to understand options regading track safety systems that can cover the supply and maintenance of Lookout Warning Systems (LOWS), Semi-Automated Track Warning Systems (SATWS), and Mobile Warning Systems (MRWS). This market engagement is to understand the market and options available to Network Rail. If you are interested in responding to this Market Engagement please email David.Smith2@networkrail.co.uk and you will be sent our questionnaire. Please have all responses to the questionnaire back to David.Smith2@networkrail.co.uk by 5pm on 24th July 2026.

Planning Information

If you are interested in responding to this Market Engagement please email David.Smith2@networkrail.co.uk and you will be sent our questionnaire. Please have all responses to the questionnaire back to David.Smith2@networkrail.co.uk by 5pm on 24th July 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060861-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Nov 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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