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title: "Global System for Mobile Communications - Railway (GSM-R) Long Term Support (Voice Frequentis) Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051f14"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2025-05-22"
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# Global System for Mobile Communications - Railway (GSM-R) Long Term Support (Voice Frequentis) Framework

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051f14

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a public authority within central government, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Global System for Mobile Communications – Railway (GSM-R) Long Term Support (Voice Frequentis) Framework." This procurement, classified under the telecommunications systems industry category, is designed to provide extended support for the Fixed Terminal System over the GSM-R Network. The planned contract, valued at £152 million net, is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2046. This opportunity is part of the utilities special regime and is restricted to goods procurement. Prospective business participants should note the future notice date set for 8th December 2025 – this marks a key deadline for interested parties to prepare their applications.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications systems, especially those that can offer long-term strategic support. Given its planned status and lengthy contract period, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) have a favourable chance to participate and benefit from its outcomes. The framework is tailored to accommodate experienced providers capable of maintaining and enhancing communication infrastructure over time, thus offering ripe potential for growth and development within the sector. Businesses with expertise in GSM-R technology and related services could find this tender particularly lucrative, as it aims to establish stable, lasting partnerships with capable suppliers.

## Notice

Provide long term support for the Fixed Terminal System that supports communication over the GSM-R Network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025257-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2046 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £152,000,000 |
| 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 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

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32524000 - Telecommunications system

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 15:29 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025257-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025257-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

## Provenance

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