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title: "Scotland's Railway Electrification Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064e73"
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# Scotland's Railway Electrification Framework

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064e73

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is advancing its procurement process for the "Scotland's Railway Electrification Framework," a major initiative aimed at supporting the electrification of railway infrastructure across Scotland. This tender, under the selective procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure, is currently in the tender stage. The framework is set to award a contract valued at approximately £450 million, with potential works spanning up to £540 million due to emerging needs. The procurement seeks to appoint a single contractor for comprehensive works including overhead line electrification, traction power, and associated design projects. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 14 May 2026. The contract period will commence in March 2027 and extend through February 2032, with potential renewal options available up to 2035.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway construction, electrical power systems, and engineering design, with a focus on decarbonisation projects. Companies with expertise in these areas, along with the capability to handle large-scale infrastructure projects, will find this tender suitable for expansion and growth. The high-value nature of the contract and its alignment with environmental goals make it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to strengthen their position in the UK transport infrastructure sector. Participation in this tender offers the opportunity to secure a long-term engagement with Network Rail, contributing to the future of sustainable railway infrastructure in Scotland.

## Notice

The framework will support the efficient, consistent development, delivery, entry into service and handback of electrification elements that are key to the delivery of the decarbonisation programme in Scotland. Network Rail intend to procure a framework that will appoint one (1) Contractor for the delivery of the overhead line electrification (Based on UK Master series), traction power, power and distribution, ancillaries & associated design works across Scotland. The procurement shall be awarded under a nil value NR30 Framework Commission Agreement. The initial estimate of the value of works currently intended to be awarded under the Framework is approximately PS300m over the effective period of the Framework. Scotland's Railway has provided for a total Framework value of PS450m, taking into account emerging works which are yet to be identified which may become necessary during the effective period.

### Planning Information

This is to provide advance notice of an upcoming supplier engagement event relating to the Scotland's Railway Electrification Framework.
A session will, be held at 1pm on Wednesday 18th February via teams, please note this will be recorded for those who cannot attend.
Interested parties should complete the questionnaire within bravo, by 5pm on Monday 16th February 2026. Please see below link to the bravo portal:
https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032792-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 29 Feb 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 31321100 - Overhead power lines
- 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
- 45232200 - Ancillary works for electricity power lines
- 45234100 - Railway construction works
- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 11:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032792-2026
- 11 Feb 2026 at 19:20 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012645-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032792-2026
  10th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012645-2026
  11th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

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