UK4 - Tender Notice Template for CSM & RIR Framework

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Published: Sep 1, 2026

Updated: Sep 1, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the architecture and engineering, security and defense and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Network Infrastructure. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 13.5 million. Proposals must be submitted before November 2, 2026.

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 consulting in the architecture and engineering sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The purpose of this Framework is to provide specialist safety and assurance services across the Northwest and Central Region. These services support compliance with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 402/2013 of 30 April 2013 on the Common Safety Method for Risk Evaluation and Assessment (CSM REA), as amended and applied in Great Britain and as invoked by the Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006 (as amended), the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011 (as amended), and all associated Network Rail and rail industry standards and guidance.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 1, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 082766-2026. 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 191 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 22 currently open and 77 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: September 1, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting 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 £13,500,000 - £13,500,000. 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 082766-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is November 2, 2026. You have 61 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to 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.