---
title: "Rail Network Investment Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e106"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD"
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# Rail Network Investment Framework

Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e106

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Rail Network Investment Framework was initiated by the Office of Rail and Road, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. This process involves an independent actuarial review of Network Rail's Industry Risk Fund and Network Rail Risk Fee Fund. The tender, identified as "ocds-h6vhtk-05e106," falls under the services category and aims to provide financial consultancy services. It was conducted using an open competition method, marked below threshold, with a procurement focusing on quality and price as criteria. Key dates include the award of the contract on 5th January 2026, with a contract period ending on 18th March 2026. The award of the contract for this project involves the Government Actuary's Department as the supplier, demonstrating active collaboration between government entities.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy and actuarial services. The open competition procurement method suggests it is approachable for a range of entities, particularly those adept at dealing with complex financial structures and industry risk assessments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage due to the suitability criteria, which fosters inclusivity in competition for the review of substantial industry funds. The competitive tender can facilitate business growth by allowing successful bidders to collaborate on enhancing national rail network projects, potentially expanding their portfolios within the public sector.

## Notice

The purpose of this project is to undertake an independent actuarial review of Network Rail's Industry Risk Fund (IRF) and Network Rail Risk Fee Fund (NRFF). Both funds are central mechanisms of the Rail Network Investment Framework (RNIF) and are designed to provide third-party promoters with protection against defined liabilities when delivering enhancement projects on the national rail network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000146-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 18 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,500 |
| Lots value | £49,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,346 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOVERNMENT ACTUARY'S DEPARTMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 09:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000146-2026
- 14 Nov 2025 at 09:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073799-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000146-2026
  5th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073799-2025
  14th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7809
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7810

## Notice URLs

- http://orr.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/government-actuarys-department
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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