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GSM-R Repeater Last Time Buy

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

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18 Sep 2026 at 13:25

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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16 Sep 2026 at 12:31

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Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited procured a final purchase of GSM-R repeater spares for its railway telecommunications equipment estate. The requirement is to secure critical replacement components from the equipment manufacturer, PBE Axell Wireless, to support existing GSM-R repeaters. The purchase is categorised as goods and covers telecommunications equipment for delivery in the United Kingdom. The equipment supports Network Rail’s rail communications infrastructure, rather than a new installation or general telecommunications service. PBE Europe Ltd is the selected supplier, indicating that the requirement is closely tied to the manufacturer’s equipment and its associated spare-parts supply chain. Businesses with capabilities in GSM-R infrastructure, rail telecommunications equipment, repeater systems or manufacturer-authorised replacement parts would be closest to this requirement.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded through a direct award. Network Rail Infrastructure Limited selected PBE Europe Ltd on 18 September 2026 for the single lot. The award value is £1,146,060 excluding VAT, or £1,375,272 including VAT. The contract period runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027, with signature scheduled by 30 September 2026. The direct-award rationale is to secure a final purchase of critical spares supporting the GSM-R repeater estate until approximately 2039. The stated basis includes exclusive intellectual-property or rights considerations and a repeat, extension or partial-replacement requirement. The awarded goods are telecommunications equipment, with the procurement above the relevant threshold.

For a future requirement of this kind, credible suppliers would need demonstrable capability in GSM-R repeater technology and the supply of technically compatible telecommunications spares for railway communications environments. A strong position would require access to the original manufacturer’s equipment, authorised replacement components or the intellectual-property and technical rights needed to provide them. Suppliers should be able to secure critical spares for an established repeater estate, maintain continuity of support and demonstrate reliable supply-chain capacity rather than offer standard commercial telecommunications products. Relevant experience in rail infrastructure, safety-critical communications, long-term equipment support and component obsolescence management would strengthen a competitor’s position. The award also shows that Network Rail may use a direct route where compatibility, exclusive rights and partial replacement of existing equipment are central to the requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSM-R Repeater Last Time Buy

Notice Description

This is a Last Time Buy to secure critical spares which will support the GSM-R Repeater estate from the equipment manufacturer, PBE Axell Wireless.

Procurement Information

This is a Last Time Buy to secure critical spares which will support the GSM-R Repeater estate until ~2039.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06fb08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088686-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,146,060 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PBE Europe Limited

Further Information

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