E&P, SPS and OLE Framework for Southern Region

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Published: Aug 20, 2026

Updated: Aug 20, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the architecture and engineering, transport and logistics and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Logistics. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 28.0 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 civil works in the architecture and engineering sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. 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

Network Rail intends to establish a framework for the delivery of Electrical & Plant (E&P) Minor and Reactive Works, Signalling Power Supply (SPS) Minor Works and Renewals, and Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) Maintenance support services across the Southern Region. The framework will provide access to suitably qualified suppliers to undertake planned, reactive, emergency and renewal activities associated with the maintenance, renewal and operational support of rail infrastructure assets. The E&P scope encompasses maintenance, minor works and reactive interventions relating to E&P assets and systems across the Southern Region, including but not limited to: -Traction power distribution systems. -Non-traction power distribution systems. -Points heating and conductor rail heating systems. -Low Voltage (LV) systems, including Distribution Network Operator (DNO) supplies. -Lighting and domestic electrical systems, including station, lineside, outdoor and level crossing lighting. -Signalling Power Supply (SPS) Minor Works and Renewals The SPS scope comprises planned and unplanned renewal, replacement, modification and maintenance activities associated with signalling power supply infrastructure, including but not limited to: -SPS cables (230V to 650V) and associated cable routes. -Functional Supply Points (FSPs) and other structures housing SPS equipment. -SPS cable and fault monitoring systems and associated equipment. -Power supply schematic design amendments and modifications. -SPS sub-fusing works. -SPS network splitting and modification works using Distribution Interface Transformer Assemblies (DITAs). -OLE Maintenance Support Services The OLE scope comprises the provision of specialist labour and plant resources to support maintenance and operational activities on Overhead Line Equipment infrastructure, including but not limited to: -OLE isolation teams and nominated persons. -Engineering Supervisors. -Points Operators. -Barrier Persons. -DET Communications support. The framework is expected to support the safe and efficient delivery of maintenance, renewal and reactive works across the Southern Region rail network and may be utilised for both planned programmes and emergent operational requirements. Please note: The scope detailed within this notice is draft and is being shared for the purposes of preliminary market engagement. Network Rail reserves the right to amend, expand, reduce or otherwise modify the scope and procurement strategy following review of market feedback and business requirements.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 079517-2026. 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 186 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 23 currently open and 75 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: August 20, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 079517-2026 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.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works 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 £28,000,000 - £28,000,000. 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.