Scope
Description
Network Rail seeks a competent Supplier to deliver comprehensive services for the calibration, certification, inspection, safety testing, and authorised repair of Inspection, Measuring and Test Equipment (IMTE) used across its national rail infrastructure. This Request for Information (RFI) to better understand the current capabilities available and market appetite for the Calibration Services requirement.
High Level Scope:
• All calibration and testing services are performed to manufacturers' specifications, or where unavailable, in accordance with Rail Group Standards or Network Rail Standards, particularly NR/L2/RMVP/0172 and NR/L3/RMVP/0201.
• Calibrations are traceable to National Standards through UKAS-accredited laboratories or equivalent.
• Failures are managed through a clear process, with notification to Network Rail of any deviations and associated risks.
High-Level List of IMTE in Scope (incluing but not limited to)
1. General Measuring Equipment
2. Track Inspection Equipment
3. Welding Equipment
4. Ultrasonic Testing Equipment
5. Survey Equipment
6. ESD & Electrical Testing Equipment
7. Oxy-fuel gas pressure equipment
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £30,800,000 excluding VAT
- £36,960,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 29 August 2026 to 28 August 2031
- Possible extension to 28 August 2033
- 7 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50433000 - Calibration services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
16 May 2025
Engagement process description
The Market Engagement for the "Calibration Services Framework" will be conducted through the completion of a questionnaire.
This questionnaire must be returned by 16th May 2025.
To access the Market Engagement submission document, please follow these steps:
1. Visit our Bravo site using the link provided below.
Link to Bravo: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
2. On the Bravo login page, locate and select the "View Current Opportunities" option at the bottom left of the page. Find and select the link for "Calibration Services Framework" to access the documents available for the market engagement exercise.
There is no need to log in to Bravo to access the opportunity. You can view and download the necessary documents without logging in.
The instructions for returning the market engagement information are detailed within the Market Engagement document titled "Calibration Services Market Engagement". Please ensure you follow these instructions carefully to submit your information correctly.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
8 August 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authority
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZN-9524-VCQJ
Waterloo General Office
London
SE1 8SW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Premachandran Gopinath
Telephone: 0770 787 2027
Email: premachandran.gopinath@networkrail.co.uk
Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government