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title: "Civils Examinations Framework Agreement (CEFA) - Southern Region"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d69c"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2025-10-29"
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# Civils Examinations Framework Agreement (CEFA) - Southern Region

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d69c

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is currently in the planning stage for the Civils Examinations Framework Agreement (CEFA) in the Southern Region of the United Kingdom. This task involves procurement for services primarily within civil engineering, including building surveying services, and will address infrastructure such as bridges, earthworks, and buildings critical for railway operations. The engagement includes a Supplier Pre-Market Engagement Event scheduled for 26th November 2025, with a registration deadline of 19th November 2025. The anticipated contract start date is set for 1st April 2028, with an estimated value of £360 million. This procurement falls within the utility sector and employs a framework agreement approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to enter or expand their presence in the railway infrastructure sector. Suppliers with expertise in civil infrastructure inspection and maintenance, particularly those with capabilities in surveying and structural asset management, would be well-positioned to benefit. The opportunity is especially conducive to SMEs and VCSEs given the potential for a framework agreement that advocates innovation, efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. Participation in the pre-market engagement is crucial for businesses to align their strategies with the prospective procurement needs and establish connections with the buyer, Network Rail Infrastructure Limited.

## Notice

Network Rail Southern Region are seeking market engagement to inform the procurement strategy of a framework agreement which will manage civil examinations on the following assets: * Structures - overline bridges, underline bridges, tunnels, footbridges, side of line, intersections, culverts, retaining walls, ancillary assets; * Earthworks - embankments, soil cuttings, rock cuttings and mixed soil and rock cuttings; and * Buildings - lineside buildings, operational buildings (e.g. stations, depots, signal boxes, ROCS etc.), medium to high voltage sites. Civil examinations within Network Rail refer to the inspection, examination and reporting of structural assets to ensure the safety, reliability, and longevity of railway infrastructure. These examinations help identify defects, monitor structural integrity, and determine necessary maintenance or repair works to prevent failures and ensure continued safe operation of the rail network. It should be noted within the estimated Contract Start Date (currently set at 01/04/2028) that there is an expected 6-8 months mobilisation prior to contract go live.

### Planning Information

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Supplier Pre-Market Engagement Event as we prepare for the renewal of the Network Rail Southern Region Civils Examination Framework Agreement (CEFA). This engagement session is a key opportunity for suppliers to gain insight into the framework's scope, which will cover critical infrastructure within buildings, structures and earthworks. As we shape the next iteration of the framework, we are keen to engage with the market, understand supplier capabilities, and explore innovations that can drive efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. 
Join us virtually to learn more about the procurement approach and how you can be part of this essential framework supporting the UK's infrastructure.
Civils examinations within Network Rail refer to the inspection, examination and reporting of structural assets to ensure the safety, reliability, and longevity of railway infrastructure. These examinations help identify defects, monitor structural integrity, and determine necessary maintenance or repair works to prevent failures and ensure continued safe operation of the rail network.
Registration
To register for the event - please complete the Microsoft Form below by 17:00 on 19/11/2025, which also includes some survey questions to help us understand the market better. Please note that submissions after the deadline will not be accepted. The form will request for a point of contact, a link to the virtual meeting will be sent to this email address no later than 2 working days prior to the event.
*** https://forms.office.com/e/Rmar8thi4G ***
Virtual Meeting
The virtual meeting will take place on 26/11/2025 at 13:00 - 15:00. A link will be sent to those who successfully register for the event using the form provided above. To manage the number of attendees, we ask that no more than 2 persons join from your organisation.
Any issues in the meantime, please do not hesitate to email: fiona.lee@networkrail.co.uk
Please note that this is not a call for competition, it is solely a market engagement exercise and no direct business will be awarded as a result of participating in this exercise. Further responding to this engagement will not in any way advantage or disadvantage any supplier in a future procurement exercise. All information contained within this notice and subsequent enagagement event is indicative at this stage and subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069527-2025 |
| 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 | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000,000 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315300 - Building surveying services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2025 at 16:26 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069527-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069527-2025
  29th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/e/Rmar8thi4G
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

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