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title: "Transmission Network Design Services - Request for Information"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03568a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Transmission Network Design Services - Request for Information

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03568a

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is planning a tender for "Transmission Network Design Services – Request for Information," aimed at providing telecommunications design services across all areas of the network. The procurement is classified under the engineering services category, with a total estimated value of £25 million. Interested parties must submit their responses by 5th August 2022, and the delivery is expected to take place within the UK. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with further engagements anticipated, including a future notice scheduled for 30th September 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications network design, engineering consultancy, and related IT services. Companies with expertise in infrastructure upgrades, data transmission systems, and telecommunications consultancy will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with Network Rail can enhance business growth by establishing collaborative partnerships that leverage innovative engineering solutions within the dynamic railway services sector.

## Notice

Network Rail requires a Telecommunications Network Design Service to provide Transmission design services to all areas of Network Rail, implementing infrastructure changes to the network.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Rail requires a Telecommunications Network Design Service. The purpose is to provide Transmission design services to all areas of Network Rail, implementing infrastructure changes to the network. This will involve designing and implementing step changes to the Transmission Network (including security), to improve and upgrade the Fixed Transmission Network (FTN) and deliver the full Fixed Transmission Network - Next Generation (FTNx). The request is in relation to the production of digital designs required to facilitate infrastructure changes and improvements to Network Rail communications systems. Please refer to Transmission Network Design Service - Request for Information.docx for full details

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020485-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 27 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| 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

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 32260000 - Data-transmission equipment
- 32400000 - Networks
- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71311230 - Railway engineering services
- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
- 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72241000 - Critical design target specification services
- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2022 at 13:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020485-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.networkrail.co.uk

## Provenance

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