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title: "Wales & Western - Level Crossing & Rail Road Access Points (RRAP)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d6d6"
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# Wales & Western - Level Crossing & Rail Road Access Points (RRAP)

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d6d6

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central governmental public authority, is undertaking a planning process for the procurement of works concerning the installation and removal of Level Crossings and Road Rail Access Points (RRAP) in the Wales & Western region. This project is part of a larger framework expected to begin in April 2026 with an anticipated total value of approximately £15.6 million over a four-year period. Key locations include the Western Route, South Wales, and North Wales. This planning update is focused on pre-market engagement, seeking insights from the supply chain to shape the procurement strategy before the works commence. The pre-market engagement exercise includes an online questionnaire open until 14th November 2025, with responses shaping the final procurement strategy without forming part of any evaluation process. A formal notice is expected by 19th December 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in track construction works, particularly those with expertise in installing Level Crossing Stiles, Gates & Barriers, authorised walking routes, and footpath crossing surfacing. Companies with competencies in TR37 Engineer Handback, SIG37, and PTS / PTS AC are well-suited to compete. The engagement process aims to foster innovation, sustainability, and social value within the framework, making it advantageous for SMEs and VCSEs to participate. By engaging early in this procurement process, businesses can position themselves to take advantage of the allocated regional lots, ensuring a robust involvement within this high-value utility sector project.

## Notice

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited (Wales & Western Region) is seeking early engagement with the supply chain to inform the upcoming procurement for the installation and removal of Level Crossings and Road Rail Access Points (RRAP) across the Wales & Western region. The proposed framework will support the delivery of planned, reactive, and minor works relating to the installation, removal, surfacing, and reinstatement of proprietary crossing systems and RRAPs in accordance with manufacturer and Network Rail standards. This includes the provision of associated surface dressings, white lining, and minor civils reinstatement works. The purpose of this engagement is to: Understand current market capability, capacity, and interest. Seek feedback on the framework structure, lotting strategy, and commercial approach. Identify potential risks, challenges, and innovations that could improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Support the design of a fair and inclusive Competitive Flexible Procedure. It is currently envisaged that the framework will be divided into regional lots, covering: Lot 1 - Western Route Lot 2 - South Wales Lot 3 - North Wales The anticipated scope will include works undertaken under planned possession and blockade arrangements, as well as reactive maintenance and minor project delivery. Network Rail anticipates the new framework will commence in April 2026. The estimated total value is approximately PS15.6 million over a term of four years (2026-2030). Suppliers with experience and competence in the following areas are particularly encouraged to engage: TR37 Engineer Handback SIG37 PTS / PTS AC qualified staff LXI28 documentation and handback compliance RISQS product/service codes: C.C.3.4.7.6X - Level Crossing Stiles, Gates & Barriers - Installation C.D.7.5X - Authorised Walking Routes & Access Points - Installation C.D.8.4X - User & Footpath Crossing Surfacing - Installation A Market Engagement Questionnaire has been developed to capture supplier feedback. Responses will be used to shape the final procurement strategy but will not form part of any evaluation process.

### Planning Information

Engagement Process
Network Rail (Wales & Western) invites interested suppliers to participate in a Pre-Market Engagement Exercise for the forthcoming Level Crossing and Road Rail Access Points (RRAP) Framework.
This engagement aims to gather insight from the supply chain to inform the final procurement strategy, lot structure, and commercial model for the works, which are expected to commence in April 2026 following expiry of current arrangements in March 2026.
Suppliers are asked to complete a short Market Engagement Questionnaire, which will take approximately 10–15 minutes to complete.
The questionnaire seeks views on:
Supplier experience and capabilities;
Preferred framework structure and commercial approach;
Capacity and mobilisation readiness; and
Opportunities for innovation, sustainability, and social value.
Responses will be used solely for market analysis and procurement planning purposes.
They will not form part of any tender evaluation and will be treated in accordance with UK GDPR and Network Rail’s Data Protection Policy.
How to Participate
To take part in this engagement, please complete the online questionnaire using the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/zajE0qW5VA
The survey will remain open until 14th November 2025, after which responses will be reviewed and summarised to inform the final procurement strategy.
Following this exercise, Network Rail may invite interested suppliers to participate in a virtual or in-person supplier briefing session to discuss the findings and outline the proposed route to market.
Any future tender opportunity arising from this engagement will be advertised separately via Find a Tender, Contracts Finder, and Network Rail’s BravoNR procurement portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075074-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,200,000 |
| 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

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45234116 - Track construction works

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 10:20 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075074-2025
- 30 Oct 2025 at 09:57 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069616-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075074-2025
  19th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069616-2025
  30th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/e/zajE0qW5VA
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

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