--- title: "Train Control Systems Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035195" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035195" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035195.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035195.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD" published: "2022-07-13" --- # Train Control Systems Framework Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035195 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035195) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035195.json) ## Summary Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is preparing to establish a National Train Control Systems Framework (NTCSF) aimed at delivering significant improvements to the rail network across Great Britain. This multi-supplier framework involves railway signalling works with an estimated value of approximately £4 billion and is currently in the planning stage. A pre-launch supplier event is scheduled for 20th July 2022, in London, where potential suppliers can gain valuable insights about the upcoming tender. The anticipated framework will span a duration of ten years and aims to appoint five suppliers. This procurement opportunity presents substantial prospects for businesses focusing on railway signalling and control systems, particularly those offering design, build, and maintenance services for both European Train Control System (ETCS) and conventional signalling. Companies that can demonstrate a robust approach to delivering advanced signalling solutions or are willing to engage in product development would be particularly well-suited to participate. By attending the pre-launch event, interested suppliers can learn more about how they can contribute to this strategic framework and potentially secure long-term contracts with Network Rail while expanding their capabilities within the GB signalling market. ## Notice Network Rail (NR) are planning to establish a multi-supplier National Train Control Systems framework (NTCSF) for the delivery of major train control works and renewals to modify and/or enhance the existing rail network across Great Britain. The scope of the NTCSF includes delivery of European Train Control System (ETCS) compliant digital signalling, conventional signalling and digital signalling maintenance. Suppliers will be required to provide a range of works and/or services covering design, build and maintenance support for either or both types of signalling system (other than maintenance which will be limited to ETCS systems). The beneficiaries of work to be delivered under the proposed framework will be NR and may also include East West Rail Limited. Network Rail (NR) intends to award a 10-year framework with an estimated value of approximately PS4bn. Network Rail intends to appoint 5 suppliers to the framework. Network Rail will be hosting a pre-launch supplier event on Wednesday 20th July 2022 at Wesley Hotel, Euston in London, at 10am to provide an update to the market in relation to this forthcoming opportunity. If you are interested in joining the event to find out more information, please email: drtsprocurement@networkrail.co.uk ### Lot Information Lot 1 This notice relates to a supplier market pre-launch event, ahead of the issue of the Contract Notice for the Train Control Systems Framework, to be held on the 20th July 2022 in London. NR's strategic objectives for the proposed framework is to support the growth and development of the GB signalling market and to encourage adoption of open interfaces. It is intended that signalling suppliers will be required to demonstrate their ability to achieve product approval for use on the GB rail network of signalling systems whether that be ETCS, conventional signalling or both. Those able to demonstrate, in response to the relevant questions, a suitable approach to delivery of both forms of signalling will have the potential to secure a higher score for that element of their tender. However, this will not preclude those suppliers only able or prepared to commit to one form of signalling system provision being able to secure a place on the framework (provided they achieve an overall score that places them in the top 5 ranked tenders). Suppliers will be committed to progressing the solutions they offer in the tender. However, it will be possible once a supplier has secured a place on the framework for one type of signalling system to seek (without any compulsion to do so) to expand its product approvals to include the other signalling system type. The framework length proposed reflects the recognition of the need for development of longer term relationships with signalling suppliers, in order to (1) encourage collaborative behaviours in support of NR signalling objectives and efficiencies, (2) enable suppliers to achieve a return on investment in technology and resource development and (3) provide increased certainty of work being secured through achievement of a place on a framework. In order to facilitate the above NR propose, through the NTCFS procurement (1) to provide minimum commitments to each supplier appointed to the framework which will be based on a percentage of the projects placed through the framework being allocated to each of the suppliers (with the percentage being dependent on the ranking of the supplier in the framework tender evaluation); and (2) to allocate projects primarily through application of criteria (which will be set out in the procurement documentation) rather than mini-competition (though this can be used in certain circumstances) which will include a mechanism to support delivery of the minimum commitment. In the context of NR's strategic objectives, the forecast significant ramp up of digitalisation of signalling systems on the network over the next 5-15 years provides opportunities for expansion of suppliers operating or wanting to operate in the GB signalling market through development of ETCS signalling solutions. To assist in encouragement of suppliers to develop ETCS solutions for the GB network, NR is, through the proposed framework, proposing to enter into development commission contracts with suppliers through which NR will make a contribution to actual development costs. The proposed framework will also make it possible for suppliers to develop conventional signalling solutions for the GB network, even where they do not currently have this in place. However, there will be not be any funding contribution made available by NR in that context. Additional information: NR wishes to encourage suppliers interested in the GB signalling market to attend the supplier event on the 20 July 2022 to find out more about the opportunities that are proposed to be made available through the intended NTCSF framework procurement and how the proposals outlined in this notice may facilitate their engagement in such opportunities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019181-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Jul 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 2DN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Regent's Park | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work - 48 - Software package and information systems - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 34632000 - Railways traffic-control equipment - 34632200 - Electrical signalling equipment for railways - 34632300 - Electrical installations for railways - 34941800 - Railway points - 34942000 - Signalling equipment - 34943000 - Train-monitoring system - 45234115 - Railway signalling works - 45316200 - Installation of signalling equipment - 48140000 - Railway traffic control software package - 71320000 - Engineering design services - 72212140 - Railway traffic control software development services ## Release History - 13 Jul 2022 at 13:21 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019181-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.networkrail.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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