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FLOW Standard GRP Modular Footbridge Components Programme

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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14 Aug 2026 at 07:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

06 Aug 2026 at 11:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is exploring a programme for standard modular footbridge components, including the design, manufacture and supply of glass-fibre-reinforced polymer (GRP) structural systems, modular bridge solutions and related products. The procurement is for goods and structural parts, supporting the manufacture of components for standard footbridges across the United Kingdom. The programme is intended to help Network Rail understand market capability, production capacity, innovation, risks and commercial considerations before deciding on any future procurement. It is expected to support approximately 10 to 15 standard footbridges, although actual demand will depend on the programme and the condition, maintenance and stewardship of the production moulds. Network Rail is the buyer.

This process is at the planning and preliminary market-engagement stage; it is not an invitation to tender. Network Rail expects to use a framework agreement under the utilities regime, with one planned lot that is identified as suitable for SMEs. The anticipated framework contract period is from 1 February 2027 to 30 January 2032, with a possible extension to 31 January 2034. The estimated value is £15.4 million excluding VAT, or £18.48 million including VAT. The buyer expects to publish the next notice by 20 October 2026. For the current market engagement, written questionnaire responses are expected within 30 calendar days of publication, with the stated response date of 7 September 2026. The buyer has corrected the engagement deadline to this date.

The engagement will suit manufacturers of GRP or fibre-reinforced polymer products, Tier 1 civil engineering organisations, consortiums and collaborative supply-chain arrangements. SMEs and businesses intending to participate through supply-chain partnerships are specifically encouraged to prepare. Relevant strengths include designing and manufacturing structural systems, producing modular bridge components, managing production moulds, and supplying products for infrastructure or rail environments. Businesses should be ready to evidence their capability, capacity, previous work and approach to innovation, risk and sustainability. Useful preparation material includes concise case studies, product literature, capability statements, capacity information, innovation proposals and sustainability information. The future framework is expected to involve repeat component manufacture over several years, so suppliers with dependable production capacity and suitable delivery partnerships are likely to be well placed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FLOW Standard GRP Modular Footbridge Components Programme

Notice Description

Network Rail is seeking feedback from suppliers with relevant experience in the design, manufacture and supply of GRP structural systems, modular bridge solutions and related products. This engagement is being undertaken solely to improve Network Rail's understanding of market capability, capacity, innovation, risk and commercial considerations prior to any future procurement process. Network Rail anticipates that any future framework may operate for up to five years. Based on current assumptions, the opportunity is expected to support the manufacture of components for approximately 10 to 15 standard footbridges, with actual volumes dependent on programme demand and the ongoing condition, maintenance and stewardship of the production moulds. The figures provided are indicative only and do not represent a commitment to any minimum volume of work.

Planning Information

Supplier Participation Network Rail welcomes responses from: • GRP/FRP manufacturers. • Tier 1 “Civils” organisations • Consortiums and collaborative supply chain arrangements. Responses from SMEs and organisations seeking to participate through supply chain partnerships are encouraged. Suppliers are invited to submit written responses to the questionnaire contained within this Notice. Responses should be concise, evidence-based and proportionate. Where appropriate, suppliers are encouraged to provide: • Case studies. • Product literature. • Capability statements. • Capacity information. • Innovation proposals. • Sustainability information. Interested organisations are invited to submit their responses and any supporting information within 30 calendar days of the publication date of this PME notice. Network Rail reserves the right to consider late submissions at its sole discretion; however, respondents are strongly encouraged to submit all information within the stated timeframe to ensure full consideration. Interested parties can access the PME documents via the BravoNR system Bravo Link - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html The front page of the portal (bottom) will show "Opportunites" - this PME and associated docs will be listed

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077451-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44212300 - Structures and parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Oct 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 30 Jan 2032 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Postcode Area
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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