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30 Jun 2026 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CP7 Southern Region Signalling Maintenance Framework" was initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, a key player in railway services throughout the United Kingdom. This contract, classified under the "works" category for "Railway signalling works", aims to secure competent teams to deliver signalling maintenance across the Kent, Sussex, and Wessex routes within the Southern Region. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, and has reached the award stage as of 30th June 2026. Although this process initially involved three lots, all were eventually cancelled, but multiple contracts have been awarded subsequently, indicating adapted strategic procurement post-cancellation.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for growth for businesses in the railway maintenance sector, particularly those with expertise in signalling systems. Organisations capable of forming skilled, trained teams for proactive maintenance services would find this framework beneficial. With the geographical coverage extending across strategic rail routes in the UK, companies specialising in railway infrastructure services can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and client base. The flexibility also exists to potentially extend services for up to four years, encompassing more prolonged engagement and business stability.

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Notice Title

CP7 Southern Region Signalling Maintenance Framework

Notice Description

The scope of services involves appointing suitably qualified contractors to provide Network Rail with trained and competent teams to deliver proactive signalling maintenance across the Kent, Sussex, and Wessex routes within the Southern Region.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of services involves appointing suitably qualified contractors to provide Network Rail with trained and competent teams to deliver proactive signalling maintenance across the Kent route.

Options: Extend up to 4 years (2+2)

Lot 2

The scope of services involves appointing suitably qualified contractors to provide Network Rail with trained and competent teams to deliver proactive signalling maintenance across the Sussex route.

Options: Extend up to 4 years (2+2)

Lot 3

The scope of services involves appointing suitably qualified contractors to provide Network Rail with trained and competent teams to deliver proactive signalling maintenance across the Wessex route.

Options: Extend up to 4 years (2+2)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c055
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061332-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45234115 - Railway signalling works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 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
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

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