Eastern Region Sustainability Framework

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Published: Jul 14, 2026

Updated: Jul 14, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the architecture and engineering and environment and climate sectors, with a focus on Biodiversity. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 9.0 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the architecture and engineering sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

The purpose of this Framework is for the provision of sustainability services throughout the Eastern region, applicable to all railway infrastructure, projects, and operations, providing rapid, compliant access to specialist professional services, technical support, assurance, modelling, surveys, audits, and project delivery expertise. It is proposed that the Framework will appoint suppliers to deliver specialist advisory and technical support across key sustainability disciplines. The Framework will provide scalable access to specialist expertise, enabling the delivery of advisory and technical services required to support complex railway programmes. Please note, the final structure of the Framework is yet to be confirmed, however, it is likely to be split into 4 Lots: 1. Energy & Carbon 2. Environmental Management 3. Ecology & Biodiversity 4. Social Value & Community The final value is still to be confirmed, and is dependent on tender structure. The value provided below is an estimate of spend within the Eastern Region and the intended 6 year (including extensions) contract term. The orders traditionally placed under this framework are low value (under 50k). As the route to market will be via RISQS, suppliers are encouraged to register on RISQS and select the RICCL codes specified in the attached Preliminary Market Engagement Document. Please note that any content received via response to this Notice will be used purely for information purposes only and will not be deemed as forming part of any proposed bid now, or any potential future tender. This Notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services mentioned in this Notice and Network Rail will not accept any proposals offered in response to this Notice. Network Rail is not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to or attending any Notice event.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 14, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 066289-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED has issued 146 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 13 currently open and 58 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: July 14, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £9,000,000 - £9,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 066289-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.