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title: "Preliminary Market Engagement Regarding FRMCS Advisory Services"
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# Preliminary Market Engagement Regarding FRMCS Advisory Services

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0687b0

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is initiating a tender process for Professional Advisory Services related to its Future Railway Mobile Communication Services (FRMCS). This procurement falls under the transport industry category, focusing specifically on professional consultancy and advisory services. Set in London, the project requires guidance for preliminary market engagement activities scheduled to conclude by the 8th of May 2026. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with subsequent notices to be published in mid-August 2026. The contract, planned to commence in January 2027, will span three years and be part of the GCA Transport & Technology Framework Lot 1. The estimated contract value amounts to £15 million.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses offering technical testing, analysis, and advisory services, particularly those capable of providing independent and specialist advice. Suitable participants include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) active in the consultancy sector. The services required will play a critical role in supporting Network Rail's innovative communication solutions across its railway networks, making it an attractive opportunity for firms looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the utility and transport consultancy market.

## Notice

Network Rail procures Professional Advisory Services to provide independent, specialist advice and support for the implementation of Network Rail's Future Railway Mobile Communication Services (FRMCS). This requirement will be sourced via GCA Transport & Technology Framework RM6347, Lot 1 Professional Services.

### Planning Information

To access the instruction/guidance on how to be a part of the initial Pre Market engagement and to access the Pre Market engagement support document please follow below link
https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61006
OR
Project: project_46115 - #44014 - FRMCS Programme "Critical Friend" consultancy (Network Rail Sourcing Platform)
Alternatively, you may log out of Bravo and click on "current opportunities" on bottom left of Bravo page. Search for the opportunity in the search bar and it will take you to the same place as the links shared above. If error still persists then please contact Bravo helpdesk.
Deadline for responding is 1700 Friday 8th May 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036244-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 14:37 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036244-2026
- 21 Apr 2026 at 14:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036227-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036244-2026
  21st April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036227-2026
  21st April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61006
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

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