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PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY

Supply of Cables and Wires

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 08:00.

Opportunity overview

Network Rail is responsible for maintaining the UK’s railway infrastructure and has a requirement to buy a range of Cable and Wire products for use on its infrastructure. Most of the Goods required for this contract will be used by internal customers: • Maintenance including Works Delivery, Network Rail’s team responsible for maintaining railway infrastructure and Works Delivery, Network Rail’s team responsible for enhancements and renewals of minor works packages. • Overhead Condition Renewals (OCR), Network Rail’s team that specialise in OLE renewal works. • Projects, all located in the UK. Projects are specific programmes of work that are either enhancement or renewals of the railway infrastructure. Projects are delivered by their party contractors working alongside Network Rail’s Capital Delivery Teams The contract term for all lots shall be for an initial four (4) year period. At Network Rail’s discretion this may be extended for up to two further two (2) year periods, a maximum total term of eight (8) years This procurement is broken into 7 lots. Potential Suppliers may bid for any or all lots, and a maximum of three suppliers shall be awarded a contract for each lot. Suppliers ranked first, second or third in a lot shall be admitted to the framework and awarded a contract for that lot. Suppliers may be awarded a contract for any or all lots that they submit a bid for.

Classification

  • CPV34946120 — Railway materials

Lots

  • Interconnect CableValue not stated
  • Power and Signalling CableValue not stated
  • Axle Counter CableValue not stated
  • Fibre-Optic CableValue not stated
  • Telecoms CableValue not stated
  • WireValue not stated
  • Miscellaneous CableValue not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
project_42673
Status
active
Has Recurrence
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Expression Of Interest Deadline
23 Sept 2025, 12:00

Covered By

GPA
CPTPP

Procedure

Features
A procurement specific questionnaire will be issued to all interested parties, and after down selection, up to 5 participants will be invited to tender for each Lot. A separate PSQ and ITT shall be created for each Lot in Bravo. Suppliers will need to respond to each individual PSQ and ITT for each lot that they wish to bid for Participants for all Lots will be invited to e auctions as part of the tender process. Full details of the process are contained in the Instructions to Participants.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
30 Jun 2033, 23:59

Techniques

Has Electronic Auction
Yes
Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Type
closed
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Description
For all Lots prices will set at the start of the agreement and reviewed monthly, following the competitive flexible procedure. For all Lots there is a direct award and mini competition process definied within the Procurement Documents. Prices set at Framework level are not to be exceeded rates, and successful suppliers may submit lower pricing to secure orders through the life of the framework
Maximum Participants
21

Expected award period

Ends
27 May 2026, 23:59

Enquiry period

Ends
15 Sept 2025, 12:00

Special regime

utilities

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Interconnect Cable
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Lot 1 - Supply of Interconnect Cables

Value

Amount
0
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
0

Options

Description
New items or updated versions of existing items, which are relevant to a specific Lot on the framework, may be added to the framework at any point during the term if required to meet Network Rail’s operational needs

Renewal

Description
Extensions will be mutually agreed between Network Rail and Supplier(s) Two, two year extensions are allowed, a total of 4 years (2 years + 2 years)

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical Experience
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Sub-Contracting
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Health and Safety
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Sustainability
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Quality
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Jun 2030, 23:59
Starts
1 Jul 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Jun 2034, 23:59
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Power and Signalling Cable
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Lot 2 - Power and Signalling Cable

Value

Amount
0
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
0

Options

Description
New items or updated versions of existing items, which are relevant to a specific Lot on the framework, may be added to the framework at any point during the term if required to meet Network Rail’s operational needs

Renewal

Description
Extensions will be mutually agreed between Network Rail and Supplier(s) Two, two year extensions are allowed, a total of 4 years (2 years + 2 years)

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical Experience
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Sub-Contracting
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Health and Safety
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Sustainability
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Quality
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Jun 2030, 23:59
Starts
1 Jul 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Jun 2034, 23:59
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Axle Counter Cable
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Lot 3 - Axle Counter Cable

Value

Amount
0
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
0

Options

Description
New items or updated versions of existing items, which are relevant to a specific Lot on the framework, may be added to the framework at any point during the term if required to meet Network Rail’s operational needs

Renewal

Description
Extensions will be mutually agreed between Network Rail and Supplier(s) Two, two year extensions are allowed, a total of 4 years (2 years + 2 years)

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical Experience
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Sub Contracting
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Health and Safety
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Sustainability
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Quality
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Jun 2030, 23:59
Starts
1 Jul 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Jun 2034, 23:59
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Fibre-Optic Cable
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Lot 4 - Fibre-Optic Cable

Value

Amount
0
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
0

Options

Description
New items or updated versions of existing items, which are relevant to a specific Lot on the framework, may be added to the framework at any point during the term if required to meet Network Rail’s operational needs

Renewal

Description
Extensions will be mutually agreed between Network Rail and Supplier(s) Two, two year extensions are allowed, a total of 4 years (2 years + 2 years)

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical Experience
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Sub Contracting
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Health and Safety
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Sustainability
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Quality
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Jun 2030, 23:59
Starts
1 Jul 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Jun 2034, 23:59
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Telecoms Cable
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Lot 5 - Telecoms Cable

Value

Amount
0
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
0

Options

Description
New items or updated versions of existing items, which are relevant to a specific Lot on the framework, may be added to the framework at any point during the term if required to meet Network Rail’s operational needs

Renewal

Description
Extensions will be mutually agreed between Network Rail and Supplier(s) Two, two year extensions are allowed, a total of 4 years (2 years + 2 years)

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical Experience
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Sub Contracting
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Health and Safety
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Sustainability
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Quality
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Jun 2030, 23:59
Starts
1 Jul 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Jun 2034, 23:59
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Wire
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Lot 6 - Wire

Value

Amount
0
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
0

Options

Description
New items or updated versions of existing items, which are relevant to a specific Lot on the framework, may be added to the framework at any point during the term if required to meet Network Rail’s operational needs

Renewal

Description
Extensions will be mutually agreed between Network Rail and Supplier(s) Two, two year extensions are allowed, a total of 4 years (2 years + 2 years)

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical Experience
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Sub Contracting
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Health and Safety
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Sustainability
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Quality
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Jun 2030, 23:59
Starts
1 Jul 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Jun 2034, 23:59
Entry 7
Id
7
Title
Miscellaneous Cable
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Lot 7 - Miscellaneous Cable

Value

Amount
0
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
0

Options

Description
New items or updated versions of existing items, which are relevant to a specific Lot on the framework, may be added to the framework at any point during the term if required to meet Network Rail’s operational needs

Renewal

Description
Extensions will be mutually agreed between Network Rail and Supplier(s) Two, two year extensions are allowed, a total of 4 years (2 years + 2 years)

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical Experience
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Sub Contracting
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Health and Safety
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Sustainability
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Quality
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Jun 2030, 23:59
Starts
1 Jul 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Jun 2034, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
34946120
Scheme
CPV
Description
Railway materials
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
34946120
Scheme
CPV
Description
Railway materials
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
34946120
Scheme
CPV
Description
Railway materials
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
34946120
Scheme
CPV
Description
Railway materials
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
34946120
Scheme
CPV
Description
Railway materials
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
34946120
Scheme
CPV
Description
Railway materials
Item 7
Id
7
Related Lot
7

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
34946120
Scheme
CPV
Description
Railway materials

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
future
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Access Details
Additional training material may be supplied to support Participants with the e auction. Any additional documents will be issued via the Bravo messaging function.
Entry 3
Id
051398-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
26 Aug 2025, 22:11
Entry 4
Id
051399-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
26 Aug 2025, 22:24

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PNZN-9524-VCQJ
Name
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI45
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
SE1 8SW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Waterloo General Office

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PNZN-9524-VCQJ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Laura Wray

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI45 · SE1 8SW · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-058e12-2025-08-26T22:24:24+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·