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Charter & Heritage National Onboard ETCS Fitment Framework - Package 1

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited · Central government

In brief

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has announced plans to buy construction and electrical work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

It is a framework worth up to £140,123,500 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 133 months, starting 10 December 2027.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Express interest by
11:59pm, Wednesday 16 September 2026

This is the first stage. You register interest now, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid later.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 42 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £140,123,500 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

Tender documents

What the notice says

Network Rail is introducing digital signalling, which will see traditional lineside signals removed and replaced with European Train Control Systems (ETCS) technology. The implementation will enable continuous, real-time information to the train driver’s cab. ETCS is an in-cab signalling system that enables trains to run closer together, safely and to travel at their optimal speeds. To implement ETCS, it requires changes to signalling infrastructure and fitment of in-cab technology on locomotives. NR is intending to procure a framework to enable the design, supply, installation (fitment), test and put back into service of ETCS equipment fitted across a range of existing locomotive classes, including electric, diesel and steam across the Charter & Heritage sector.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Register your interest before 11:59pm, Wednesday 16 September 2026. Shortlisted suppliers are then invited to bid.

Timeline

  1. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 072760-2026

About the buyer

Network Rail Infrastructure LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

248

Awards

83

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From notice 072760-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 31 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.