---
title: "Speed Management Programme Phase 2 - SMS development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f9fe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-11"
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# Speed Management Programme Phase 2 - SMS development

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f9fe

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has completed the procurement process for the development of a Speed Management System (SMS) as part of the Speed Management Programme Phase 2. This contract has been directly awarded to the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB), given its unique role in setting rail industry standards. The award covers services related to research and development in this field and is valued at £834,787, inclusive of VAT totalling £1,001,744.40. The work will commence on 16th February 2026 and is slated to conclude by 31st March 2027, with a potential three-month extension for additional re-work if necessary. The procurement falls under the utilities regime and is supported by a legal basis set forth in the UK Procurement Act 2023.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in railway safety and standards. It highlights a significant area of development within the rail industry, positioning Network Rail as a key collaborator in enhancing speed management technologies. Companies with a focus on design and execution of research and development may find expansion growth here, particularly those interested in aligning with governmental procurement standards and involved in rail safety innovations. While RSSB holds the contract due to its authoritative mandate, other businesses interested in partnerships or future involvement could benefit from monitoring or engaging with similar rail infrastructure projects.

## Notice

Network Rail intends to award a contract via direct award under the Procurement Act 2023 to Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) for the Speed Management System (SMS) development for Phase 2 of the Speed Management Programme

### Procurement Information

The supplier is a unique body with the mandate to conduct this type of work for the rail industry and therefore no other company has the authority to set rail industry standards as mandated by the Government.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012269-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £834,787 |
| Contracts value | £834,787 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 10:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012269-2026
- 22 Jan 2026 at 11:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005670-2026
- 19 Dec 2025 at 10:23 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084747-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012269-2026
  11th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005670-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084747-2025
  19th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

## Provenance

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