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title: "GSM-R Repeater Last Time Buy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06fb08"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd"
published: "2026-09-18"
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# GSM-R Repeater Last Time Buy

Buyer: Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06fb08

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited procured a final purchase of GSM-R repeater spares for its railway telecommunications equipment estate. The requirement is to secure critical replacement components from the equipment manufacturer, PBE Axell Wireless, to support existing GSM-R repeaters. The purchase is categorised as goods and covers telecommunications equipment for delivery in the United Kingdom. The equipment supports Network Rail’s rail communications infrastructure, rather than a new installation or general telecommunications service. PBE Europe Ltd is the selected supplier, indicating that the requirement is closely tied to the manufacturer’s equipment and its associated spare-parts supply chain. Businesses with capabilities in GSM-R infrastructure, rail telecommunications equipment, repeater systems or manufacturer-authorised replacement parts would be closest to this requirement.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded through a direct award. Network Rail Infrastructure Limited selected PBE Europe Ltd on 18 September 2026 for the single lot. The award value is £1,146,060 excluding VAT, or £1,375,272 including VAT. The contract period runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027, with signature scheduled by 30 September 2026. The direct-award rationale is to secure a final purchase of critical spares supporting the GSM-R repeater estate until approximately 2039. The stated basis includes exclusive intellectual-property or rights considerations and a repeat, extension or partial-replacement requirement. The awarded goods are telecommunications equipment, with the procurement above the relevant threshold.

For a future requirement of this kind, credible suppliers would need demonstrable capability in GSM-R repeater technology and the supply of technically compatible telecommunications spares for railway communications environments. A strong position would require access to the original manufacturer’s equipment, authorised replacement components or the intellectual-property and technical rights needed to provide them. Suppliers should be able to secure critical spares for an established repeater estate, maintain continuity of support and demonstrate reliable supply-chain capacity rather than offer standard commercial telecommunications products. Relevant experience in rail infrastructure, safety-critical communications, long-term equipment support and component obsolescence management would strengthen a competitor’s position. The award also shows that Network Rail may use a direct route where compatibility, exclusive rights and partial replacement of existing equipment are central to the requirement.

## Notice

This is a Last Time Buy to secure critical spares which will support the GSM-R Repeater estate from the equipment manufacturer, PBE Axell Wireless.

### Procurement Information

This is a Last Time Buy to secure critical spares which will support the GSM-R Repeater estate until ~2039.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088686-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,146,060 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Postcode area | 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 | PBE Europe Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2026 at 13:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088686-2026
- 16 Sep 2026 at 12:31 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087717-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088686-2026
  18th September 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087717-2026
  16th September 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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