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E&P, SPS and OLE Framework for Southern Region

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 25 Sept 2026, 15:43.

Opportunity overview

Network Rail intends to establish a framework for the delivery of Electrical & Plant (E&P) Minor and Reactive Works, Signalling Power Supply (SPS) Minor Works and Renewals, and Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) Maintenance support services across the Southern Region. The framework will provide access to suitably qualified suppliers to undertake planned, reactive, emergency and renewal activities associated with the maintenance, renewal and operational support of rail infrastructure assets. The E&P scope encompasses maintenance, minor works and reactive interventions relating to E&P assets and systems across the Southern Region, including but not limited to: -Traction power distribution systems. -Non-traction power distribution systems. -Points heating and conductor rail heating systems. -Low Voltage (LV) systems, including Distribution Network Operator (DNO) supplies. -Lighting and domestic electrical systems, including station, lineside, outdoor and level crossing lighting. -Signalling Power Supply (SPS) Minor Works and Renewals The SPS scope comprises planned and unplanned renewal, replacement, modification and maintenance activities associated with signalling power supply infrastructure, including but not limited to: -SPS cables (230V to 650V) and associated cable routes. -Functional Supply Points (FSPs) and other structures housing SPS equipment. -SPS cable and fault monitoring systems and associated equipment. -Power supply schematic design amendments and modifications. -SPS sub-fusing works. -SPS network splitting and modification works using Distribution Interface Transformer Assemblies (DITAs). -OLE Maintenance Support Services The OLE scope comprises the provision of specialist labour and plant resources to support maintenance and operational activities on Overhead Line Equipment infrastructure, including but not limited to: -OLE isolation teams and nominated persons. -Engineering Supervisors. -Points Operators. -Barrier Persons. -DET Communications support. The framework is expected to support the safe and efficient delivery of maintenance, renewal and reactive works across the Southern Region rail network and may be utilised for both planned programmes and emergent operational requirements. Please note: The scope detailed within this notice is draft and is being shared for the purposes of preliminary market engagement. Network Rail reserves the right to amend, expand, reduce or otherwise modify the scope and procurement strategy following review of market feedback and business requirements.

Classification

  • CPV45234100 — Railway construction works

Lots

  • Lot 1Value 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
ocds-h6vhtk-06e8be
Main Procurement Category
works
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

utilities

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Communication

Future Notice Date
9 Nov 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Oct 2035, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45234100
Description
Railway construction works

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
Network Rail is conducting Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) in advance of a proposed procurement for the provision of an Electrical & Plant (E&P) Minor Works and Reactive Maintenance, Signalling Power Supply (SPS) Minor Works and Renewals, and Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) Maintenance Framework for the Southern Region. The purpose of this engagement is to: Inform the market of the forthcoming opportunity. Obtain supplier feedback on the proposed scope and framework structure. Understand current market capacity, capability and interest. Identify opportunities to maximise competition and innovation. Help shape the procurement strategy and tender documentation prior to commencing the formal procurement process. Interested suppliers are invited to participate by completing the following market engagement survey : E&P, SPS & OLE Framework for Southern Region Pre-Market Engagement Survey (estimated completion time 10 minutes) https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/031dhDB4iB Response Deadline: 12:00 noon (BST) on 03 September 2026. Suppliers are encouraged to provide detailed and constructive feedback. Responses received will be reviewed and may be used to inform the procurement approach, framework design, lotting structure, duration, evaluation methodology and delivery requirements. Participation in this market engagement exercise is voluntary and will not form part of any future evaluation process. Completion of the survey will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement exercise, nor does it constitute a commitment by Network Rail to undertake any procurement or award any contract. Network Rail reserves the right to amend the proposed scope, procurement strategy and timetable following consideration of the feedback received. Any future procurement opportunity will be advertised separately through the appropriate procurement channels.
Due
3 Sept 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
079517-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
20 Aug 2026, 14:50
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

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

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PNZN-9524-VCQJ

Address

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

Contact

Name
Shajad Khan

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

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

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.

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