Distribution and Plant Framework

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  "id": "079146-2026",
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  "date": "2026-08-19T16:02:21+01:00",
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  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PNZN-9524-VCQJ",
    "name": "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
  },
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          "startDate": "2028-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
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            "description": "Low-voltage installation work"
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            "description": "Railway signalling works"
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            "description": "Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings"
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    "title": "Distribution and Plant Framework",
    "value": {
      "amount": 48000000,
      "currency": "GBP",
      "amountGross": 57600000
    },
    "status": "planning",
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
      "scheme": "UKPGA"
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    "techniques": {
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    },
    "description": "Network Rail is issuing this preliminary market engagement notice to better understand the current capabilities of the supply market for Distribution and Plant works across the Eastern routes. The framework will cover works associated with power supplies, signalling, LV distribution systems, LV switchgears, HV cabling, operational lighting and pump control systems.\nPlease note,  the final structure of the framework is yet to be confirmed. It will either be a single lot for the whole coverage, or split between an Eastern lot and an Anglia lot. The final value is still to be confirmed, and is dependent on tender structure. The value provided below is an estimate of spend across the North & East, East Coast, East Midlands Routes and Anglia within the intended 5 year (including extensions) contract term. The orders traditionally placed under this framework are low value (under 100k).\nSpecific details of the RISQS codes that must be held at contract award can be found by following the link in the 'engagement process description' section.",
    "communication": {
      "futureNoticeDate": "2026-11-23T23:59:59+00:00"
    },
    "specialRegime": [
      "utilities"
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    "aboveThreshold": true,
    "mainProcurementCategory": "works"
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  "parties": [
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PNZN-9524-VCQJ",
      "name": "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKI45",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "London",
        "postalCode": "SE1 8SW",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Waterloo General Office"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "https://www.networkrail.co.uk/",
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PNZN-9524-VCQJ",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "Callum Smith",
        "email": "Callum.Smith5@networkrail.co.uk"
      }
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "planning": {
    "documents": [
      {
        "id": "079146-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079146-2026",
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        "noticeType": "UK2",
        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
        "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
        "datePublished": "2026-08-19T16:02:21+01:00"
      }
    ],
    "milestones": [
      {
        "id": "engagement",
        "type": "engagement",
        "status": "scheduled",
        "dueDate": "2026-09-02T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "Network Rail is using this market engagement to better understand the capability and assess the level of interest to deliver the current proposed approach. This feedback will help inform Network Rail how best to deliver this potential procurement event.\nFor the sake of clarity, this is not a call to competition and no contract(s) will be awarded to any supplier as a result of participating in this exercise.\nThe Market Engagement for the 'Distribution and Plant Framework’ will be conducted through the completion of a questionnaire. This questionnaire deadline is 02/09/2026.\nResponding to this Notice is an opportunity to engage, share relevant information and provide feedback.\nShould you wish to respond to this Notice please follow the instructions below:\n1) Accessing the documents:\na. Follow the link: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html \nb. From the welcome screen, access the “Current Opportunities” link and select “Distribution and Plant Framework”. Login is not required.\nc. The released documents will be at the bottom of the page in the attachments section.\n2) Once you have reviewed all the documents, please complete the questionnaire via the link provided within the attachments. Please ensure you follow these instructions carefully to submit your information correctly.\n3) Any feedback, questions or clarifications in respect of this notice, should only be addressed to callum.smith5@networkrail.co.uk\nPlease 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, supplies or works 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."
      }
    ]
  },
  "initiationType": "tender"
}