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04 Aug 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a public authority within the central government, has recently completed the contracting process for the procurement of "East Midlands Geofencing and Virtual Worksite Marker Boards (WSMBs)". This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically relating to telematics services and safety fencing. The contract, awarded to Tended Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), involves the provision of a managed service that encompasses the deployment, operation, and support of geofencing-enabled devices across the East Midlands route. The project, valued at £534,049 gross, is set to commence on 31st August 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2027. The procurement method was selective, conducted as an award under a framework, aimed at fulfilling special regime requirements for utilities.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs operating in the technology and safety engineering sectors. Businesses with expertise in telematics systems, digital infrastructure, and safety management could leverage this contract to expand their market presence and gain experience in servicing large-scale public sector projects. As the framework involves programme management and ongoing support services, companies with a strong focus on customer service and operational efficiency are particularly well-suited to take advantage of such procurement opportunities, thereby enhancing their reputational and business growth potential.

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Notice Title

East Midlands Geofencing and Virtual WSMBs

Notice Description

The Contractor shall provide a managed service for the deployment, operation, and support of geofencing-enabled devices and Virtual Worksite Marker Boards (WSMBs) across Network Rail's East Midlands Route. The service shall include device supply (hire), implementation, programme management, and ongoing support for the 12-month service period from 31st August 2026 to 31st August 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073825-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

34928310 - Safety fencing

64226000 - Telematics services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£445,041 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TENDED

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