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title: "Charter & Heritage National Onboard ETCS Fitment Framework - Package 1"
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# Charter & Heritage National Onboard ETCS Fitment Framework - Package 1

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/charter-heritage-national-onboard-etcs-fitment-framework-package-1-ocds-h6vhtk-0596a6). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED: "Charter & Heritage National Onboard ETCS Fitment Framework - Package 1". Published status: planned. Planned Pipeline Value: £140,123,500. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 16 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/network-rail-infrastructure-limited-coh-02904587)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £140,123,500 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 16 September 2026 at 23:59 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Installation of signalling equipment, Parts of locomotives or rolling stock, Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment, Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts, Railway signalling works (+1 more)
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 4 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/charter-heritage-national-onboard-etcs-fitment-framework-package-1-ocds-h6vhtk-0596a6#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0596a6`

## Before you bid
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## Description
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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 34600000, 34620000, 34630000, 34631000, 45234115, 45316200

- **Estimated Value:** £140,123,500

- **Contract Period:** 10/12/2027 to 29/12/2038

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F072760-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-07-31T13:23:28.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T19:37:28.201Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0596a6