Official UK procurement notice
Supply of Data Loggers · UK public procurement notice
Authority: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionA multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of Data Loggers, Ancillary Equipment, and Associated Services (DLAE&AS). This agreement covers the supply of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) data logging hardware, ancillary equipment necessary for the installation and operation of data loggers, and relevant services.
Suppliers provide the following:
- Supply data logging hardware and ancillary equipment that meets Network Rail's product specification, including:
○ Capable of monitoring various railway infrastructure assets
○ Compatible with Network Rail's RADAR platform
○ Compliant with all relevant standards and specifications
○ Achieve Network Rail Product Acceptance
- Provide relevant services, including but not limited to product lifecycle management, security, hardware and firmware updates, repair, and technical support.
- Provide adaptable delivery options and comprehensive warranty solutions.
- Collaborate with Network Rail and other suppliers, where required, to proactively drive ongoing efficiency, performance, product improvements, and innovation, in alignment with Network Rail’s future ambitions. This includes, but is not limited to, mitigating technology lock-in and enabling the integration and standardisation of best-in-class solutions through change control, where appropriate.
Out of scope:
Analysis of data obtained from data logging hardware.
Event monitoring data loggers.
- How the procedure runs: Network Rail are following the Competitive Flexible Procedure in adherence with the Procurement Act 2023. The procedure will encompass the following stages: The Tender Notice will commence the start of the first selection stage of the procurement process by inviting Suppliers to complete the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) in which Network Rail will assess the Suppliers’ capability, capacity, and eligibility to deliver the contract. This process will lead to down selection of the top ten (10) participants who will qualify to the tender stage. The tender stage will be published next. The tender documents, explaining each step, will be provided to the participants selected as the result of the PSQ process. In the tender stage, participants will be required to provide their responses to the qualification, technical and commercial envelopes. Participants will be then down selected to the top five (5) based on the highest overall tender scores, combining both technical and commercial evaluations. The top five participants will be awarded a place on the framework. Network Rail reserves the right to make changes and issue updated versions of the documents to suppliers, to reflect the relevant stage of the Competitive Flexible Procedure, any changes to the procurement process, or to incorporate new information as it becomes available. Reason for not publishing a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice: Preliminary market engagement has already been undertaken, and PIN 2023/S 000-019065 was published to engage with the supply chain. Therefore, a separate Preliminary Market Engagement Notice has not been issued.
CPV: Data carriers · Data equipment · Data services · Data-acquisition system · Data-bearing media · Data-communications equipment · Data-transmission equipment · Detection and analysis apparatus · Electronic equipment · Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies · Error-monitoring equipment · Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring · +11 more
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Places
- up to 5 suppliers · 8 bids received (1.6 per place) · 5 appointed (full)
- Framework period
- 4 yrs · up to 8 yrs from 1 Jul 2026, n/a
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- N/A
Published description of the framework
Prices were established during the tender process, and the products were subsequently added to the iStore Catalogue, which is used for placing orders.
Selection process: direct award via the catalogue or mini-tender (see details below).
Purchase Orders via iStore Catalogue
End users may place direct orders without further competition where:
- The value of the call-off does not exceed the applicable procurement threshold;
- The requirement can be fully satisfied by products available within the iStore catalogue (standard hardware); and
- The end user has provided a clear statement of requirements.
Call- Off Form (Mini-Tender)
A competition process is required where:
- The value of the call-off exceeds the applicable procurement threshold; and/or
- The requirement cannot be fully met by products available within the iStore catalogue (new or non-standard requirements).
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedRenewalPublished value£55,700,000
- Economic & financial standing
Detailed conditions of participation will be set out in the Instructions to Participants document, which will be issued alongside the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and made available via the Network Rail Sourcing Platform (Bravo).
Candidates must confirm they have the legal capacity to perform the contract under the laws of England and Wales, are registered on the Central Digital Platform (CDP), and are not subject to mandatory exclusion grounds or listed on the debarment list.
All entities who are relied upon to meet the criteria are required to provide their own up-to-date core information on the Central Digital Platform (CDP).
Candidates must demonstrate that they have the financial capacity to perform the contract by meeting the following minimum requirements:
- Completion of the Network Rail Financial and Economic Standing Model and achieving a pass score in accordance with the model's criteria.
- Confirm ability to obtain required insurances.
- Confirm ability to meet other conditions of participation related but not limited to legal capacity, GDPR, prompt payment, carbon reduction, environmental management, and tackling modern slavery.
Please refer to the Instructions to Participants for full details.
- Technical & professional ability
Detailed conditions of participation will be set out in the Instructions to Participants document, which will be issued alongside the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and made available via the Network Rail Sourcing Platform (Bravo).
Candidates must demonstrate the following technical capabilities to participate in this procurement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 including, but not limited to:
- Relevant Experience and Competence
- Technical Capability
- Quality Control and Assurance
- Health & Safety
- Information Security
- Social Value
Please refer to the Instructions to Participants for full details.
- Condition of participationshortlisting
(1) Network Rail is using a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) which sets out its conditions of participation for this Procurement. Participants must satisfy the conditions of participation in order to progress to the next stage of this Procurement.
(2) The PSQ will be available via the Bravo Portal. The PSQ has been divided into two envelopes qualification and technical.
(3) The assessment and shortlisting Process (PSQ) will involve an evaluation and a moderation process resulting in an agreed score which will be weighted according to the designated weight of the question.
(4) Participants who have successfully achieved a pass for all pass/fail questions, will have their PSQ responses ranked by reference to their total weighted score identified through the assessment process, with the highest ranked PSQ response being ranked in first place.
(5) It is Network Rail’s intention to shortlist ten (10) Participants, with the highest-ranked scores progressing to the tender stage.
More detailed information is provided in the Instructions to Participants document.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Technical Envelope: 70%
- Commercial Envelope: 30%
Published award criteria (2)
- Technical Envelope: A high-level summary of the Technical Envelope themes is outlined below. The Technical Envelope will consist of sub-sections, each carrying a percentage weighting. Technical Envelope themes: (1) Product Capability and Suitability (weighting 45%) (2) Safety, Security and Quality (weighting 10%) (3) Product Lifecycle Management (weighting 10%) (4) Product Support (weighting 10%) (5) Order Fulfillment (weighting 5%) (6) Contract Management (weighting 5%) (7) Social Value (weighting 7.5%) (8) Sustainability and Environment (weighting 7.5%) Further information will be provided at the tender stage to shortlisted participants.
- Commercial Envelope: A pricing document containing scenarios for a weighted basket of goods and services will be provided. Responses will be evaluated on a proportional versus best-value basis. Further information will be provided at the tender stage to shortlisted participants.
- Economic & financial standing
Detailed conditions of participation will be set out in the Instructions to Participants document, which will be issued alongside the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and made available via the Network Rail Sourcing Platform (Bravo).
Candidates must confirm they have the legal capacity to perform the contract under the laws of England and Wales, are registered on the Central Digital Platform (CDP), and are not subject to mandatory exclusion grounds or listed on the debarment list.
All entities who are relied upon to meet the criteria are required to provide their own up-to-date core information on the Central Digital Platform (CDP).
Candidates must demonstrate that they have the financial capacity to perform the contract by meeting the following minimum requirements:
- Completion of the Network Rail Financial and Economic Standing Model and achieving a pass score in accordance with the model's criteria.
- Confirm ability to obtain required insurances.
- Confirm ability to meet other conditions of participation related but not limited to legal capacity, GDPR, prompt payment, carbon reduction, environmental management, and tackling modern slavery.
Please refer to the Instructions to Participants for full details.
- Technical & professional ability
Detailed conditions of participation will be set out in the Instructions to Participants document, which will be issued alongside the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and made available via the Network Rail Sourcing Platform (Bravo).
Candidates must demonstrate the following technical capabilities to participate in this procurement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 including, but not limited to:
- Relevant Experience and Competence
- Technical Capability
- Quality Control and Assurance
- Health & Safety
- Information Security
- Social Value
Please refer to the Instructions to Participants for full details.
- Condition of participationshortlisting
(1) Network Rail is using a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) which sets out its conditions of participation for this Procurement. Participants must satisfy the conditions of participation in order to progress to the next stage of this Procurement.
(2) The PSQ will be available via the Bravo Portal. The PSQ has been divided into two envelopes qualification and technical.
(3) The assessment and shortlisting Process (PSQ) will involve an evaluation and a moderation process resulting in an agreed score which will be weighted according to the designated weight of the question.
(4) Participants who have successfully achieved a pass for all pass/fail questions, will have their PSQ responses ranked by reference to their total weighted score identified through the assessment process, with the highest ranked PSQ response being ranked in first place.
(5) It is Network Rail’s intention to shortlist ten (10) Participants, with the highest-ranked scores progressing to the tender stage.
More detailed information is provided in the Instructions to Participants document.
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “Supply of Data Loggers” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 5 suppliers, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Utilities
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA, CPTPP)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 5 Sept 2025, 17:04 BST
- Last source update
- 14 Sept 2026, 14:54 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 20 Apr 2026
- Authority reference
project_43686- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-054433- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05954fFind a Tender- Contract terms summary
- Network Rail will pay valid, undisputed invoices within 28 days of receipt.
- Supplier must flow down prompt payment terms (28 days) to its supply chain.
Please refer to the Procurement Documents for full details.
- How it runs
Network Rail are following the Competitive Flexible Procedure in adherence with the Procurement Act 2023. The procedure will encompass the following stages:
The Tender Notice will commence the start of the first selection stage of the procurement process by inviting Suppliers to complete the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) in which Network Rail will assess the Suppliers’ capability, capacity, and eligibility to deliver the contract. This process will lead to down selection of the top ten (10) participants who will qualify to the tender stage.
The tender stage will be published next. The tender documents, explaining each step, will be provided to the participants selected as the result of the PSQ process. In the tender stage, participants will be required to provide their responses to the qualification, technical and commercial envelopes. Participants will be then down selected to the top five (5) based on the highest overall tender scores, combining both technical and commercial evaluations. The top five participants will be awarded a place on the framework.
Network Rail reserves the right to make changes and issue updated versions of the documents to suppliers, to reflect the relevant stage of the Competitive Flexible Procedure, any changes to the procurement process, or to incorporate new information as it becomes available.
Reason for not publishing a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice:
Preliminary market engagement has already been undertaken, and PIN 2023/S 000-019065 was published to engage with the supply chain. Therefore, a separate Preliminary Market Engagement Notice has not been issued.
- Risks
These are risks that Network Rail considers could impact the satisfactory performance of the contract. Due to their nature, they may not be capable of being addressed within the awarded contract and may therefore require subsequent modification under paragraph 5 of Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
(1) Organisational changes such as the transition to Great British Railways (GBR), or other initiatives may require changes to the legal entity - potentially necessitating contract novation - as well as adjustments to strategy, priorities, processes, and standards.
(2) The transition to Great British Railways (GBR), along with other changes driven by government policies and strategies - such as the Wireless Infrastructure Strategy mandating a shift to 4G and 5G or other initiatives- may lead to changes in demand for data logging devices, potentially leading to increase of the overall value of the framework.
(3) Currently, Network Rail engineers are installing data loggers on railway infrastructure; this approach may change in the future resulting in the additional requirements. The parties, acting reasonably, will agree the relevant modifications of the Contract.
(4) Technological advancements may necessitate updates to the Contract, Standards and Specification Documents to reflect emerging requirements.
(5) Advances in technology, regulatory changes, OEM requirements, new data platforms, security threats, and component shortages may drive changes in requirements and data monitoring.
(6) Changes to railway operations standards, safety, cyber/data protection or environmental standards, ORR/Group Standards, NR Security Assurance Framework/Vetting, or Procurement transparency requirements could impose new obligations.
(7) In the future, end users may require standardised hardware for easier supplier interchange and deployment across the Rail Network. The parties, acting reasonably, will agree the relevant modifications of the Contract.
(8) The KPIs and supplier performance processes may need updating during the term of the Contract to ensure their relevance and effectiveness.
(9) Due to change in policies, standards, technology and emerging cyber threats and other unforeseen events Network Rail may ask the Supplier to make changes to firmware and software systems the Supplier operates and uses, to protect the integrity and safety of the data.
(10) Due to the volatility of the international economic global economy including (but not limited to) the trade tariffs imposed by the United States and China in 2025, there is a risk that the supply chain of goods including electronic parts and manufactured devices into the United Kingdom could be affected resulting in scarcity of supply and additional or increased costs for the goods.
Should this risk materialise, the Supplier must provide clear and compelling evidence to Network Rail demonstrating a significant and material impact of global economic conditions on the supply chain and the associated costs of goods required under the Contract, as specified in the Specification.
Network Rail will, acting reasonably, assess the evidence provided and determine whether it is satisfied that the criteria for a Contract modification have been met.
How it was run
Official notice- Requests to participate (first stage)
- 3 Oct 2025, 14:00 BST
- Appointment period ends
- 3 Oct 2025, 14:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 26 Sept 2025, 14:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- call-off levy · N/A
Subject to any unforeseen circumstances, the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) will be released on 8th September 2025 via Network Rail’s Bravo Platform, under the Current Opportunities listing.
Submissions must be made via Bravo Platfrom: (networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ↗)
Please ensure you are registered and have an active account.
Timeline
5 Sept 2025 → 14 Sept 2026 · 7 dates- Tender notice published5 Sept 2025, 17:04 BST
- Clarification questions by395 days ago26 Sept 2025, 14:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends388 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown3 Oct 2025, 14:00 BST
- Award decision expected by188 days ago20 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
- Assessment summaries sent139 days ago9 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
- Contract starts117 days ago1 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published42 days ago14 Sept 2026, 14:54 BST
Notice history
5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 5 Sept 2025- Tender notice published5 Sept 2025, 17:04 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published10 Jun 2026, 12:38 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete10 Jun 2026, 12:38 BST
- Contract signature expected1 Jul 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published14 Sept 2026, 14:54 BSTUK7
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BREUER Nachrichtentechnik GmbH, Findlay Irvine LtdSME, MPEC TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, SIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITED, Voestalpine Signaling UK LtdSupply of Data Loggers, Ancillary Equipment and Associated Services1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2030 · up to 30 Jun 2034Extensions: The minimum term is four (4) years, with the option to extend for a further four (4) years, up to a total maximum duration of eight (8) years. There is a strong likelihood that the relevant goods and services will continue to be required beyond the expiry of the framework, subject to advancements in technology. · Options: The framework includes an option to run further competitions in the call-off stage, through which new but related goods and services may be procured. | £55,742,512 | 9 Jun 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 1 · BREUER Nachrichtentechnik GmbH, Findlay Irvine LtdSME, MPEC TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, SIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITED, Voestalpine Signaling UK Ltd
- Signed
- 1 Jul 2026
- Value
- £66,891,014 inc. VAT
- Period
- 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2030 · up to 30 Jun 2034 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The minimum term is four (4) years, with the option to extend for a further four (4) years, up to a total maximum duration of eight (8) years. There is a strong likelihood that the relevant goods and services will continue to be required beyond the expiry of the framework, subject to advancements in technology.
4 agreed KPIs: Product Delivered On-Time In Full (OTIF) · Service Quality Rating · Compliance to Commercial Terms …
- Product Delivered On-Time In Full (OTIF), The percentage of data loggers orders are correctly fulfilled (right model, quantity and accessories) and delivered to the customer or deployment site by the agreed-upon date (i.e. provide non-faulty fit for purpose products supplied within maximum lead time).
- Service Quality Rating, % rating of the Supplier's performance for the most recent review period based on key metrics such as issue resolution rate, continuous development, and adherence to safety and security standards.
- Compliance to Commercial Terms, The extent to which the goods and services been delivered to the agreed commercial terms with no unanticipated costs or dispute.
- Social Value, Adherence to supplier's commitment as part of their tender submission to one of the Social Value themes.
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8final-stage tenders | 5 | 0 | — |
Who bid
- did not winVOSSLOH COGIFER UK LIMITED · Yorkshire and the Humber
- did not winSELLA CONTROLS LIMITED · East Midlands
- did not winRailSense Solutions LtdSME · East of England
- wonMPEC TECHNOLOGY LIMITED · East Midlands
- wonVoestalpine Signaling UK Ltd. · South East England
- wonSIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITED · Greater London
- wonBreuer Nachrichtentechnik GmbH
- wonFINDLAY IRVINE LIMITEDSME · Scotland
Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
8 commercial parties on the notice · 5 awarded- BREUER Nachrichtentechnik GmbHFramework contractor
- FINDLAY IRVINE LIMITEDFramework contractor
- MPEC TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDFramework contractor
- RailSense Solutions LtdBidder / tenderer
- SELLA CONTROLS LIMITEDBidder / tenderer
- SIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITEDFramework contractor
- VOSSLOH COGIFER UK LIMITEDBidder / tenderer
- Voestalpine Signaling UK LtdFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (4)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specificationsAccess: Network Rail will issue a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), which must be completed by suppliers wishing to participate in this tender opportunity. The PSQ will be available via the Bravo portal at https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html and can be found in Current Opportunities. Please note that to access the PSQ and be considered for this opportunity, you must be registered on the Network Rail Sourcing Platform: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/ Alongside the PSQ, Network Rail will issue supporting documentation related to this procurement, including: (1) Instructions to Participants (2) Statement of Requirements (3) Technical specifications (Appendix 1 - 4) (4) Contractual documentation and associated documents For further details, please access the PSQ documentation. The provided documents and specifications reference Network Rail standards. If you do not have access to Network Rail’s Standards Portal, please request access here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=4cMswn9dTU--A9WhWMyUCfKSnCkX1KRNrISwnYEIcuFUQUpRNVlaUzdQTzRFMDRVNEQ1TTVHRTExUy4u All new documents and updates will be published via Bravo Platform throughout the event. Where a stage is in progress, a message shall be sent to all particpants within the stage to inform them.
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender