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title: "Global System for Mobile Communications - Railway (GSM-R) Long Term Support (2G Transport Kontron) Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051f19"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2025-06-05"
---

# Global System for Mobile Communications - Railway (GSM-R) Long Term Support (2G Transport Kontron) Framework

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051f19

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is currently in the planning stage of a significant procurement process for the "Global System for Mobile Communications - Railway (GSM-R) Long Term Support (2G Transport Kontron) Framework." This tender falls under the telecommunications industry category and is focused on providing long-term support for the networking equipment and software essential to the GSM-R system. It is set to take place in London, UK, with key communication related to the tender expected on 8th December 2025. The total estimated contract value is £378 million, and the project will commence on 1st April 2026, concluding by 31st March 2046. The procurement method will involve a planned series of utility sector regulations.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications systems, particularly those with capabilities in maintaining and supporting complex communication networks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can demonstrate expertise in this niche field, as well as offer innovative solutions, will be well-suited to compete. The procurement is structured to ensure it is accessible to diverse business types, enabling them to establish or strengthen their presence within the infrastructure and telecommunications markets.

## Notice

Provide long term support of the networking equipement and software that underpins the GSM-R system. Global System for Mobile Communications - Railway (GSM-R) Long Term Support (2G Transport Kontron) Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030387-2025 |
| 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 | 5 Jun 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 | £378,000,000 |
| 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

- 5 Jun 2025 at 15:46 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030387-2025
- 22 May 2025 at 15:35 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025266-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030387-2025
  5th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025266-2025
  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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