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title: "NRHS CP4 Control Systems (EMMIS & RCCS) Renewals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c96c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL (HIGH SPEED) LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-13"
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# NRHS CP4 Control Systems (EMMIS & RCCS) Renewals

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL (HIGH SPEED) LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c96c

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## Summary

Network Rail (High Speed) Limited (NRHS), a public authority within central government in the United Kingdom, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "NRHS CP4 Control Systems (EMMIS & RCCS) Renewals". The procurement involves renewing critical railway control systems along the HS1 route and is based in London, UK. The direct award contract was granted to Compagnie des Signaux (CSEE) for the EMMIS and RCCS systems, valued at an estimated £5,500,000, excluding VAT. This procurement process was justified due to CSEE's exclusive technical capabilities and intellectual property rights. The contract period begins on 10 August 2026 and extends until the end of 2029, with an award notice published on 13 July 2026 and a future signature date scheduled for 31 July 2026.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities specifically for businesses specialising in railway signalling works and command and control systems, particularly those offering highly technical solutions and possessing unique intellectual property. The recognition that CSEE's proprietary solutions necessitate this direct award exemplifies the strategic value such exclusivity holds in the industry. Companies that can offer similar innovative services and possess unique technical expertise may find fertile ground for future opportunities within transport and infrastructure projects, especially where complex integration with existing systems is required.

## Notice

Network Rail (High Speed) Limited (NRHS) intends to award two associated contracts to Compagnie des Signaux (CSEE) for the renewal of the: * Electrical Maintenance Management Information System (EMMIS); and * Rail Control and Communication System (RCCS) The procurement has an estimated aggregate value of PS5,500,000 (ex VAT) and comprises: * Professional Services Contract - covering development of detailed scope, surveys, investigations, systems engineering, design development, programme definition, risk assessment and production of delivery requirements PS500,000 (ex VAT) * Delivery Contract - covering the supply, installation, integration, testing, commissioning and handback of the EMMIS and RCCS renewals PS5,000,000 (ex VAT) Both contracts are intended to be awarded to CSEE and are covered by this Transparency Notice. The EMMIS and RCCS systems are operationally critical systems deployed across the HS1 route and support the safe operation, monitoring and control of railway infrastructure. The Contract includes: EMMIS * Renewal of obsolete field equipment; * Renewal of RTUs, DIOMs, servers and operator workstations; * Migration of operational functionality from existing infrastructure; * Cyber security enhancements; * Testing, integration, commissioning and support arrangements. RCCS * Renewal of servers and operator workstations; * Migration of operational and training environments; * Renewal of hardware and software components approaching end-of-life; * Integration with associated control systems and operational interfaces; * Testing, commissioning, training and documentation.

### Procurement Information

This approach aligns with the Direct Award Justification under Schedule 5, item 5 of the Procurement Act 2023. Schedule 5, item 5 stipulates that direct award is permitted if the following conditions are met in relation to the public contract: * (a) due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and * (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. NRHS considers that the conditions for a direct award are satisfied because the works, services and supplies can only be supplied by CSEE due to technical reasons and the protection of exclusive rights. In particular: * CSEE designed, developed and implemented the existing EMMIS and RCCS solutions deployed on HS1. * The systems contain proprietary software, interfaces, communications protocols and technical architecture owned and controlled by CSEE. * Critical system functionality and safety-related integrations rely upon intellectual property and technical knowledge held exclusively by CSEE. * Replacement by an alternative supplier would require substantial redesign, revalidation, testing and assurance activities that would create significant operational and safety risks and would not deliver value for money. * Market engagement undertaken confirmed the absence of a viable alternative supplier capable of delivering the required outcomes within the required timescales, operational constraints and budget. Accordingly, NRHS considers that competition is absent for technical reasons and that only CSEE can deliver the required scope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065557-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL (HIGH SPEED) 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 | COMPAGNIE DES SIGNAUX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 42961000 - Command and control system
- 45234115 - Railway signalling works

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 11:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065557-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065557-2026
  13th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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