--- title: "Supply of Cables and Wires" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058e12" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058e12" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058e12.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058e12.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED" published: "2025-08-26" --- # Supply of Cables and Wires Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058e12 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058e12) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058e12.json) ## Summary Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a public authority within the central government sector of the UK, is actively seeking suppliers for its contract titled "Supply of Cables and Wires." This procurement process focuses on the acquisition of various cable and wire products essential for the maintenance and enhancement of the UK’s railway infrastructure. The procurement covers several lots, each with specific requirements for items like interconnect cables, fibre-optic cables, and power cables, to be utilised across diverse projects nationwide. The national scope of delivery emphasises the United Kingdom region with an overall contract valued at approximately £146 million. Operating under a selective procurement method, this competitive and flexible procedure involves expressions of interest due by 23rd September 2025, with the enquiry period closing on 15th September 2025. The tender phase is presently active and leading to potential awards expected by 27th May 2026. The contractual terms span an initial four-year period, with the option for two additional two-year extensions, allowing up to eight years in total. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in railway materials, particularly those experienced in providing high-quality technical solutions aligned with Network Rail's health, safety, and sustainability standards. Companies capable of handling large-volume production and maintaining flexible pricing strategies will find this tender advantageous, especially if they can participate in several lots that include interconnect cables, signalling cables, and telecommunications wires. Firms with robust profiles in technical experience and commitment to ongoing improvements will be well-positioned to secure contracts, as Network Rail's procurement method encourages competitive pricing and the potential for framework agreements with multiple suppliers. This could provide significant business growth potential, given the initial agreement scale and possibility of renewal, enabling long-term collaborations with one of the UK’s pivotal infrastructure organisations. ## Notice Network Rail is responsible for maintaining the UK's railway infrastructure and has a requirement to buy a range of Cable and Wire products for use on its infrastructure. Most of the Goods required for this contract will be used by internal customers: * Maintenance including Works Delivery, Network Rail's team responsible for maintaining railway infrastructure and Works Delivery, Network Rail's team responsible for enhancements and renewals of minor works packages. * Overhead Condition Renewals (OCR), Network Rail's team that specialise in OLE renewal works. * Projects, all located in the UK. Projects are specific programmes of work that are either enhancement or renewals of the railway infrastructure. Projects are delivered by their party contractors working alongside Network Rail's Capital Delivery Teams The contract term for all lots shall be for an initial four (4) year period. At Network Rail's discretion this may be extended for up to two further two (2) year periods, a maximum total term of eight (8) years This procurement is broken into 7 lots. Potential Suppliers may bid for any or all lots, and a maximum of three suppliers shall be awarded a contract for each lot. Suppliers ranked first, second or third in a lot shall be admitted to the framework and awarded a contract for that lot. Suppliers may be awarded a contract for any or all lots that they submit a bid for. ### Lot Information Interconnect Cable Lot 1 - Supply of Interconnect Cables Options: New items or updated versions of existing items, which are relevant to a specific Lot on the framework, may be added to the framework at any point during the term if required to meet Network Rail's operational needs Renewal: Extensions will be mutually agreed between Network Rail and Supplier(s) Two, two year extensions are allowed, a total of 4 years (2 years + 2 years) Power and Signalling Cable Lot 2 - Power and Signalling Cable Options: New items or updated versions of existing items, which are relevant to a specific Lot on the framework, may be added to the framework at any point during the term if required to meet Network Rail's operational needs Renewal: Extensions will be mutually agreed between Network Rail and Supplier(s) Two, two year extensions are allowed, a total of 4 years (2 years + 2 years) Axle Counter Cable Lot 3 - Axle Counter Cable Options: New items or updated versions of existing items, which are relevant to a specific Lot on the framework, may be added to the framework at any point during the term if required to meet Network Rail's operational needs Renewal: Extensions will be mutually agreed between Network Rail and Supplier(s) Two, two year extensions are allowed, a total of 4 years (2 years + 2 years) Fibre-Optic Cable Lot 4 - Fibre-Optic Cable Options: New items or updated versions of existing items, which are relevant to a specific Lot on the framework, may be added to the framework at any point during the term if required to meet Network Rail's operational needs Renewal: Extensions will be mutually agreed between Network Rail and Supplier(s) Two, two year extensions are allowed, a total of 4 years (2 years + 2 years) Telecoms Cable Lot 5 - Telecoms Cable Options: New items or updated versions of existing items, which are relevant to a specific Lot on the framework, may be added to the framework at any point during the term if required to meet Network Rail's operational needs Renewal: Extensions will be mutually agreed between Network Rail and Supplier(s) Two, two year extensions are allowed, a total of 4 years (2 years + 2 years) Wire Lot 6 - Wire Options: New items or updated versions of existing items, which are relevant to a specific Lot on the framework, may be added to the framework at any point during the term if required to meet Network Rail's operational needs Renewal: Extensions will be mutually agreed between Network Rail and Supplier(s) Two, two year extensions are allowed, a total of 4 years (2 years + 2 years) Miscellaneous Cable Lot 7 - Miscellaneous Cable Options: New items or updated versions of existing items, which are relevant to a specific Lot on the framework, may be added to the framework at any point during the term if required to meet Network Rail's operational needs Renewal: Extensions will be mutually agreed between Network Rail and Supplier(s) Two, two year extensions are allowed, a total of 4 years (2 years + 2 years) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051399-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 | | Recurrence | 2033-06-30 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £146,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34946120 - Railway materials ## Release History - 26 Aug 2025 at 21:24 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051399-2025 - 26 Aug 2025 at 21:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051398-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051399-2025 26th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051398-2025 26th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.htmlLot1:pqq_3755Lot2:pqq_3758Lot3:pqq_3759Lot4:pqq_4760Lot5:pqq_3761Lot6:pqq_3762Lot7:pqq_3763 - 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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