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title: "Scotland's Railway - Scotland Signalling, Power and Communications Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03dd7a"
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# Scotland's Railway - Scotland Signalling, Power and Communications Framework

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dd7a

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## Summary

The Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is conducting a procurement event titled "Scotland's Railway - Scotland Signalling, Power and Communications Framework" in the works category. This tender opportunity involves delivering signalling works, power, and communications across Scotland under a nil value NR30 Framework Commission Agreement. The procurement has an estimated value of approximately £150m over the effective period of the Framework. The procurement method for this opportunity is selective, following a Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The deadline for tender submission is 3rd August 2023, with the invitation date for the second stage set for 15th September 2023.

This tender for the Scotland Signalling, Power & Communications Framework presents significant business growth opportunities for contractors specializing in railway signalling works, power distribution, level crossings, and telecoms. Businesses with expertise in electrical signalling equipment for railways, construction consultancy services, and engineering design services would be well-suited to compete. The framework agreement may be extended to a maximum duration of 8 years, providing long-term prospects for businesses looking to establish a presence in the railway infrastructure sector.

## Notice

Scotland's Railway is running a procurement event that will engage one (1) contractor in the delivery of the Signalling Power & Communications works, across Scotland. The procurement shall be awarded under a nil value NR30 Framework Commission Agreement. The initial estimate of the value of works currently intended to be awarded under the Framework is approximately PS150m over the effective period of the Framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scotland Signalling, Power & Communications Framework (SSPCF) will deliver signalling works, power and distribution, level crossings and telecoms renewals and enhancements for Scotland's Railway.

Options: Framework Agreement may be extended by 3 years for a maximum duration of 8 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018521-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8SW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus
- 32234000 - Closed-circuit television cameras
- 32235000 - Closed-circuit surveillance system
- 32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment
- 34632200 - Electrical signalling equipment for railways
- 34632300 - Electrical installations for railways
- 45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications
- 45234100 - Railway construction works
- 45234115 - Railway signalling works
- 45234140 - Level crossing construction works
- 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment
- 48952000 - Public address systems
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2023 at 11:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018521-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

## Provenance

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