Scope
Description
This procurement covers the direct award of a two-supplier framework agreement to Onwave UK Ltd and Tended Limited for the provision of Work Safety Geofencing Services (WSGS) across Network Rail. The framework enables the deployment of geofencing technology to improve worksite safety, operational efficiency, and control, supporting the Virtual Worksite Marker Board (VWSMB) process and other safety-critical applications. Services include managed supply of geofencing hardware, real-time dashboard access, cloud-hosted infrastructure, device management, and 24/7 technical support.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract 1. Work Safety Geofencing Services (WSGS) Framework - Tended Ltd
Supplier
Contract value
- £4,500,000 excluding VAT
- £5,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
9 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 18 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
5 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2028
- Possible extension to 11 January 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
The framework agreement includes an optional extension period of 12 months, in addition to the initial 24-month term.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The framework agreement includes an optional extension period of 12 months, in addition to the initial 24-month term.
CPV classifications
- 72222300 - Information technology services
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
Tended Ltd
- Companies House: 10732693
Boole Technology Centre, Beevor Street
Lincoln
LN6 7DJ
United Kingdom
Email: sales@tended.co.uk
Region: UKF30 - Lincolnshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Associated people/organisations:
Not applicable
Contract 1. Work Safety Geofencing Services (WSGS) Framework - Tended Ltd
Contracting authority
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZN-9524-VCQJ
Waterloo General Office
London
SE1 8SW
United Kingdom
Email: jack.barlow@networkrail.co.uk
Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government