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title: "Eastern Region Sustainability Framework"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Eastern Region Sustainability Framework

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cb01

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority, is currently in the planning stage. The tender, titled "Eastern Region Sustainability Framework," is focused on the services industry category, specifically aimed at providing sustainability services across railway infrastructure, projects, and operations in London's Eastern Region. The preliminary market engagement was published on 14th July 2026, with a scheduled deadline for response by 28th July 2026. The procurement process invites feedback through a preliminary market engagement document, which potential suppliers can access via Network Rail's Bravo portal. This framework will likely be divided into four lots: Energy & Carbon, Environmental Management, Ecology & Biodiversity, and Social Value & Community, with the anticipated start of the contract period on 31st July 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, consultancy, and sustainability solutions, particularly those that are SMEs or VCSEs. The framework's structure allows for scalable access to various sustainability expertise, offering growth chances in delivering advisory, technical support, and project execution. With an estimated contract value of £9 million, businesses adept in environmental issues, protection, and monitoring can leverage this opportunity by registering with RISQS and contributing their insights to help shape the tender's structure. This engagement phase is crucial for businesses to engage with Network Rail and inform potential tender offerings in future competitive procurement processes.

## Notice

The purpose of this Framework is for the provision of sustainability services throughout the Eastern region, applicable to all railway infrastructure, projects, and operations, providing rapid, compliant access to specialist professional services, technical support, assurance, modelling, surveys, audits, and project delivery expertise. It is proposed that the Framework will appoint suppliers to deliver specialist advisory and technical support across key sustainability disciplines. The Framework will provide scalable access to specialist expertise, enabling the delivery of advisory and technical services required to support complex railway programmes. Please note, the final structure of the Framework is yet to be confirmed, however, it is likely to be split into 4 Lots: 1. Energy & Carbon 2. Environmental Management 3. Ecology & Biodiversity 4. Social Value & Community The final value is still to be confirmed, and is dependent on tender structure. The value provided below is an estimate of spend within the Eastern Region and the intended 6 year (including extensions) contract term. The orders traditionally placed under this framework are low value (under 50k). As the route to market will be via RISQS, suppliers are encouraged to register on RISQS and select the RICCL codes specified in the attached Preliminary Market Engagement Document. Please note that any content received via response to this Notice will be used purely for information purposes only and will not be deemed as forming part of any proposed bid now, or any potential future tender. This Notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services mentioned in this Notice and Network Rail will not accept any proposals offered in response to this Notice. Network Rail is not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to or attending any Notice event.

### Planning Information

Responding to this engagement is an opportunity to share relevant information, provide feedback, and help inform Network Rail’s approach.
If you wish to respond, please follow the steps below:
1. Access the Bravo portal: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
2. Select Current Opportunities.
3. Open "Eastern Region Sustainability Framework".
4. Review the Preliminary Market Engagement document.
5. Complete the questionnaire using the link provided within the document.
6. This questionnaire deadline is Tuesday 28/07/2026 at 4.00pm.
We welcome your input and appreciate your participation.
Any feedback, questions or clarifications in respect of this notice, should only be addressed to sarah.szabo@networkrail.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066289-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| 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

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
- 90720000 - Environmental protection

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 13:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066289-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066289-2026
  14th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- 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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