---
title: "Operational Telecoms Design and Build Framework - Request for Information"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0492c9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD"
published: "2024-08-21"
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# Operational Telecoms Design and Build Framework - Request for Information

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0492c9

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is in the planning stage for its "Operational Telecoms Design and Build Framework - Request for Information". This initiative, part of the engineering design services industry, aims to gather information for telecoms design and build projects across the United Kingdom. The framework encompasses services and works related to telecommunications, including radio and telecoms transmission and civils. The deadline for responding to this Request for Information (RFI) is 5pm on 13 September 2024, and the process involves reviewing specific documents accessible via Network Rail's procurement portal.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering, as well as those experienced in telecoms infrastructure. Companies that provide wired and wireless transmission networking, voice communications, cabling, data centres, and network management systems will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging with this RFI could position relevant businesses favourably for future tenders and contracts with Network Rail, aiding in establishing long-term partnerships and expanding their portfolios within the railway services sector.

## Notice

Framework for the Supply of Services and Works for Telecoms Design and Build

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework for the Supply of Works and Services in respect of Telecommunications Design and Build including Radio, Telecoms Transmission and Civils. The scope of the framework may include engineering services (including civil engineering), electrical and mechanical engineering and telecommunications disciplines. Telecommunications shall be interpreted as including wired and wireless transmission networks/infrastructure; wired and wireless access equipment / networks; radio, including GSM-R; voice communications (rail operational and corporate); cabling and troughing; structured cabling; Data Centres; physical and logical security enhancements (e.g., fencing, sensors) to buildings and REBs; Information Technology in support or provision of Telecommunications systems; Operational Support Systems / Network Management; changes to electrical equipment (e.g., AC/DC power systems, UPSs, batteries, DNOs, electrical cabling, and testing etc.); and Relocatable Equipment Buildings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026752-2024 |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45213320 - Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
- 71500000 - Construction-related services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 16:28 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026752-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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