--- title: "Preliminary Market Engagement Regarding Market Research Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060cc9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060cc9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060cc9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060cc9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED" published: "2026-01-29" --- # Preliminary Market Engagement Regarding Market Research Services Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060cc9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060cc9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060cc9.json) ## Summary The public procurement process initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is currently in the planning stage, aiming to engage the market for research services within the UK. The procurement is titled "Preliminary Market Engagement Regarding Market Research Services" and falls under the industry categories of market research and research consultancy services, with CPV codes 79310000 and 73210000. The procurement process will be conducted under the Procurement Act 2023. The core objective is to explore potential retendering of existing frameworks facilitating both short-term and long-term projects. Interested suppliers are invited to take part in a market engagement exercise, with submissions due by 17:00 on 26 February 2026. The main location for the project is the United Kingdom, and it focuses on services procurement within a special regime for utilities. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1 January 2027 and end on 31 December 2031, with a potential maximum extension to 2033. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market research and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in dealing with both B2C and B2B environments. The framework allows for multiple suppliers per lot, which encourages participation from a diverse range of businesses, including SMEs and VCSEs. Companies with capabilities in market intelligence and communications would find this procurement particularly aligned with their expertise. Furthermore, given the framework's flexibility in supporting various project scopes, businesses that can offer adaptive and comprehensive research solutions will be well-suited to compete effectively. Establishing partnerships through this framework could ensure steady work streams and opportunities for growth over the duration of the contract. ## Notice Network Rail procures B2C/B2B/CX research services & commercial/consumer market intelligence to support internal and external communications, marketing & engagement activities. This is currently done via a multi-lot framework with multiple suppliers per lot to facilitate both short- and long- term projects with call off mechanisms varying subject to value. NR is undertaking market engagement via a questionnaire to help understand how to potentially retender these services. Any eventual procurement will be undertaken in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. ### Planning Information A market engagement questionnaire has been published via Network Rail's e-tendering system on 29/01/2026. This is for all who are interested to express interest, provide feedback on the previous requirements and to test the ideas Network Rail has for any future procurement activity. Details are included on Bravo NR via the opportuntiy listing below which will give access to the event code pqq_3848: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60720 If you are a new supplier to Network Rail, you may need to create a Bravo account via this link: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html The deadline for submissions is 17:00 26/02/2026. Extensions may be granted subject to requests and any provided will be given to all responders equally. Requests should be made via the BravoNR messaging system only (rather than email) as early as possible. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007957-2026 | | 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 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79310000 - Market research services ## Release History - 29 Jan 2026 at 11:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007957-2026 - 22 Jan 2026 at 17:47 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005976-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007957-2026 29th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005976-2026 22nd January 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60720 - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - 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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