Scope
Reference
project_42673
Description
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.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £146,000,000 excluding VAT
- £175,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030
- Possible extension to 30 June 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
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)
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
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
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34946120 - Railway materials
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Lot 1. Interconnect Cable
Description
Lot 1 - Supply of Interconnect Cables
Lot value (estimated)
- £146,000,000 excluding VAT
- £175,200,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Power and Signalling Cable
Description
Lot 2 - Power and Signalling Cable
Lot value (estimated)
- £146,000,000 excluding VAT
- £175,200,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Axle Counter Cable
Description
Lot 3 - Axle Counter Cable
Lot value (estimated)
- £146,000,000 excluding VAT
- £175,200,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Fibre-Optic Cable
Description
Lot 4 - Fibre-Optic Cable
Lot value (estimated)
- £146,000,000 excluding VAT
- £175,200,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Telecoms Cable
Description
Lot 5 - Telecoms Cable
Lot value (estimated)
- £146,000,000 excluding VAT
- £175,200,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Wire
Description
Lot 6 - Wire
Lot value (estimated)
- £146,000,000 excluding VAT
- £175,200,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 7. Miscellaneous Cable
Description
Lot 7 - Miscellaneous Cable
Lot value (estimated)
- £146,000,000 excluding VAT
- £175,200,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
21
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation 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
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
19 September 2025, 12:00pm
Electronic auction will be used
Yes
Submission address and any special instructions
https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
Lot 1: pqq_3755
Lot 2: pqq_3758
Lot 3: pqq_3759
Lot 4: pqq_4760
Lot 5: pqq_3761
Lot 6: pqq_3762
Lot 7: pqq_3763
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 May 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 30 June 2033
Award criteria
Lot 1. Interconnect Cable
Lot 2. Power and Signalling Cable
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Experience | Quality | 40% |
| Health and Safety | Quality | 20% |
| Sustainability | Quality | 20% |
| Sub-Contracting | Quality | 10% |
| Quality | Quality | 10% |
Lot 3. Axle Counter Cable
Lot 4. Fibre-Optic Cable
Lot 5. Telecoms Cable
Lot 6. Wire
Lot 7. Miscellaneous Cable
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Experience | Quality | 40% |
| Health and Safety | Quality | 20% |
| Sustainability | Quality | 20% |
| Sub Contracting | Quality | 10% |
| Quality | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
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.
Documents
Documents to be provided after the tender notice
Additional training material may be supplied to support Participants with the e auction. Any additional documents will be issued via the Bravo messaging function.
Contracting authority
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZN-9524-VCQJ
Waterloo General Office
London
SE1 8SW
United Kingdom
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government