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Eastern Region Sustainability Framework

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

14 Jul 2026 at 13:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority, is currently in the planning stage. The tender, titled "Eastern Region Sustainability Framework," is focused on the services industry category, specifically aimed at providing sustainability services across railway infrastructure, projects, and operations in London's Eastern Region. The preliminary market engagement was published on 14th July 2026, with a scheduled deadline for response by 28th July 2026. The procurement process invites feedback through a preliminary market engagement document, which potential suppliers can access via Network Rail's Bravo portal. This framework will likely be divided into four lots: Energy & Carbon, Environmental Management, Ecology & Biodiversity, and Social Value & Community, with the anticipated start of the contract period on 31st July 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, consultancy, and sustainability solutions, particularly those that are SMEs or VCSEs. The framework's structure allows for scalable access to various sustainability expertise, offering growth chances in delivering advisory, technical support, and project execution. With an estimated contract value of £9 million, businesses adept in environmental issues, protection, and monitoring can leverage this opportunity by registering with RISQS and contributing their insights to help shape the tender's structure. This engagement phase is crucial for businesses to engage with Network Rail and inform potential tender offerings in future competitive procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Eastern Region Sustainability Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of this Framework is for the provision of sustainability services throughout the Eastern region, applicable to all railway infrastructure, projects, and operations, providing rapid, compliant access to specialist professional services, technical support, assurance, modelling, surveys, audits, and project delivery expertise. It is proposed that the Framework will appoint suppliers to deliver specialist advisory and technical support across key sustainability disciplines. The Framework will provide scalable access to specialist expertise, enabling the delivery of advisory and technical services required to support complex railway programmes. Please note, the final structure of the Framework is yet to be confirmed, however, it is likely to be split into 4 Lots: 1. Energy & Carbon 2. Environmental Management 3. Ecology & Biodiversity 4. Social Value & Community The final value is still to be confirmed, and is dependent on tender structure. The value provided below is an estimate of spend within the Eastern Region and the intended 6 year (including extensions) contract term. The orders traditionally placed under this framework are low value (under 50k). As the route to market will be via RISQS, suppliers are encouraged to register on RISQS and select the RICCL codes specified in the attached Preliminary Market Engagement Document. Please note that any content received via response to this Notice will be used purely for information purposes only and will not be deemed as forming part of any proposed bid now, or any potential future tender. This Notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services mentioned in this Notice and Network Rail will not accept any proposals offered in response to this Notice. Network Rail is not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to or attending any Notice event.

Planning Information

Responding to this engagement is an opportunity to share relevant information, provide feedback, and help inform Network Rail’s approach. If you wish to respond, please follow the steps below: 1. Access the Bravo portal: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html 2. Select Current Opportunities. 3. Open "Eastern Region Sustainability Framework". 4. Review the Preliminary Market Engagement document. 5. Complete the questionnaire using the link provided within the document. 6. This questionnaire deadline is Tuesday 28/07/2026 at 4.00pm. We welcome your input and appreciate your participation. Any feedback, questions or clarifications in respect of this notice, should only be addressed to sarah.szabo@networkrail.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066289-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

90720000 - Environmental protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 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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