--- title: "Calibration Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050c0d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050c0d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050c0d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050c0d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED" published: "2025-05-02" --- # Calibration Services Framework Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050c0d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050c0d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050c0d.json) ## Summary Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has initiated a procurement process for a "Calibration Services Framework," aiming to deliver services for the calibration, certification, inspection, safety testing, and repair of Inspection, Measuring, and Test Equipment (IMTE) used across the UK's national rail infrastructure. Kindly note that the procurement is currently at the Planning stage. This tender falls under the services category and is aligned with the special regime for utilities. The engagement phase involves a market engagement questionnaire, which should be submitted by 16th May 2025. Future notifications regarding this tender are expected by 8th August 2025. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 29th August 2026, extending to 28th August 2031, with possibilities for renewal up to 2033. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in calibration services, given its substantial gross value of £36.96 million. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete due to the framework's inclusivity. Firms with UKAS-accredited laboratories or equivalent capabilities will find the opportunities particularly lucrative, as all calibration and testing services must adhere to manufacturers' specifications and national standards. The overarching goal is to ensure high-quality service delivery to maintain the safety and reliability of the rail infrastructure, fostering long-term business growth potential for successful bidders. ## Notice Network Rail seeks a competent Supplier to deliver comprehensive services for the calibration, certification, inspection, safety testing, and authorised repair of Inspection, Measuring and Test Equipment (IMTE) used across its national rail infrastructure. This Request for Information (RFI) to better understand the current capabilities available and market appetite for the Calibration Services requirement. High Level Scope: * All calibration and testing services are performed to manufacturers' specifications, or where unavailable, in accordance with Rail Group Standards or Network Rail Standards, particularly NR/L2/RMVP/0172 and NR/L3/RMVP/0201. * Calibrations are traceable to National Standards through UKAS-accredited laboratories or equivalent. * Failures are managed through a clear process, with notification to Network Rail of any deviations and associated risks. High-Level List of IMTE in Scope (incluing but not limited to) 1. General Measuring Equipment 2. Track Inspection Equipment 3. Welding Equipment 4. Ultrasonic Testing Equipment 5. Survey Equipment 6. ESD & Electrical Testing Equipment 7. Oxy-fuel gas pressure equipment ### Planning Information The Market Engagement for the "Calibration Services Framework" will be conducted through the completion of a questionnaire. This questionnaire must be returned by 16th May 2025. To access the Market Engagement submission document, please follow these steps: 1. Visit our Bravo site using the link provided below. Link to Bravo: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html 2. On the Bravo login page, locate and select the "View Current Opportunities" option at the bottom left of the page. Find and select the link for "Calibration Services Framework" to access the documents available for the market engagement exercise. There is no need to log in to Bravo to access the opportunity. You can view and download the necessary documents without logging in. The instructions for returning the market engagement information are detailed within the Market Engagement document titled "Calibration Services Market Engagement". Please ensure you follow these instructions carefully to submit your information correctly. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018692-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED | | 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 - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50433000 - Calibration services ## Release History - 2 May 2025 at 10:19 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018692-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018692-2025 2nd May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.networkrail.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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