Scope
Reference
project_45135
Description
Network Rail intends to award a contract via direct award under the Procurement Act 2023 to Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) for the Speed Management System (SMS) development for Phase 2 of the Speed Management Programme
Contract 1. Speed Management Programme Phase 2 – SMS development
Supplier
Contract value
- £834,787 excluding VAT
- £1,001,744.40 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
22 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 2 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
4 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 February 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 30 June 2027
- 1 year, 4 months, 13 days
Description of possible extension:
3 months - for any additional re-work
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Supplier
Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited
- Companies House: 04655675
25 Fenchurch Avenue
London
EC3M 5AD
United Kingdom
Email: Elliott.Lamont@RSSB.co.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Speed Management Programme Phase 2 - SMS development
Contracting authority
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZN-9524-VCQJ
Waterloo General Office
London
SE1 8SW
United Kingdom
Email: Nicola.Dixey@networkrail.co.uk
Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government