AwardedAwarded 2 January 2026

Rail Network Investment Framework

Office of Rail and Road · Central government

In brief

Office of Rail and Road awarded financial services work to Government Actuary's Department on 2 January 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £49,500 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 2 months, starting 5 January 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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

What the notice says

The purpose of this project is to undertake an independent actuarial review of Network Rail's Industry Risk Fund (IRF) and Network Rail Risk Fee Fund (NRFF). Both funds are central mechanisms of the Rail Network Investment Framework (RNIF) and are designed to provide third-party promoters with protection against defined liabilities when delivering enhancement projects on the national rail network.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Government Actuary's Department£45,346
5 January 2026 to 18 March 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 073799-2025
  2. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 000146-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

36

Awards

13

Suppliers it has used most for financial services

  1. Provision of Insurance and Related Services to ForHousing

    Forhousing Devco LimitedUK-wideFinancial services and insurance

    Closing soon11 hours leftExpress interest6 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £11.2mestimated
  2. Pensions Administration Operational Support Service Framework

    Norfolk County CouncilUK-wideFinancial services and insurance

    Closing soon25 hours left5 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £130mframework ceiling
  3. Provision of Insurance and Related Services to Yorkshire Housing

    Yorkshire Housing LimitedUK-wideFinancial services and insurance, Vehicles and fleet

    Closing soonNew28 hours leftExpress interest8 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £13.6mestimated
  4. Legal Services Framework

    Castles and CoastsUK-wideLegal services, Financial services and insurance

    Closing soon47 hours leftExpress interest5 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £3mframework ceiling
  5. Contract for Cash Collection & Cash In Transit Services

    Durham County CouncilNorth EastFinancial services and insurance

    Closing soon5 days left

    £400kestimated

From notice 073799-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 14 November 2025, last updated 5 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.