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title: "High Performance Switch Systems (HPSS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058b09"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# High Performance Switch Systems (HPSS)

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058b09

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the provision of High Performance Switch Systems (HPSS). This procurement opportunity is categorised under signalling equipment within the goods industry and includes components such as steel, switchgear, and railway materials. Interested suppliers are being sought through a Soft Market Testing initiative to explore capabilities within the supply chain prior to a potential formal tender process. The procurement is designed to cover various lots, as detailed in additional documentation, and is intended to serve the region of the UK. The initial communication was issued on 20 August 2025, and potential participants can provide responses through the designated portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying railway-related goods. Companies specialising in steel production, electrical equipment like switchgear, and railway infrastructure components are highly encouraged to participate. By engaging in this soft market testing phase, suppliers can help shape the future procurement framework, potentially leading to long-term contracts or framework agreements with Network Rail. This process is especially beneficial for firms looking to expand their business operations within the UK railway sector.

## Notice

To help inform any future procurement event, Network Rail is undertaking Soft Market Testing via this PIN to gather information to understand the capability of the supply chain to manufacture and provide materials for High Performance Switch System which contains over 1000 components, this is broken down into lots as per the attached document. You are able to advise if you can provide for one lot, all lots or multiple lots. The Drawings are attached and this is stage 1 of a multi stage exercise, the next stage will be a site visit. We are looking to expand our supply chain. Your organisation's assistance will help Network Rail determine how best to undertake any procurement event should one materialise and ensure contracts/frameworks formulated reflect what the supply market can deliver. There is no guarantee that any procurement will take place because of this PIN questionnaire, but your organisation's interest will be noted in the event that one is undertaken. There is a provisional Lot Structure who's CPV codes are as per the pin, all the details can be found in the additional documentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This information can be found as attachments in the market engagement opportunity via the view current opportunities link on the Bravo Homepage which can be found https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050065-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 14622000 - Steel
- 31214000 - Switchgear
- 34941800 - Railway points
- 34942000 - Signalling equipment
- 34946110 - Rails
- 34946120 - Railway materials
- 44450000 - Mild steel

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 09:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050065-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.networkrail.co.uk
- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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