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# Train Control Systems Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/train-control-systems-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-03adc2). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED: "Train Control Systems Framework". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £4,000,000,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 21 Apr 2023, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/network-rail-infrastructure-limited-coh-02904587)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £4,000,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 21 April 2023 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Electrical installations for railways, Electrical signalling equipment for railways, Engineering design services, Installation of signalling equipment, Maintenance and repair of data network equipment (+9 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0025
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/train-control-systems-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-03adc2#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-03adc2`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
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- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/train-control-systems-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-03adc2#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnetworkrail.bravosolution.co.uk)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/train-control-systems-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-03adc2#participate

## Description
Network Rail is responsible for maintaining, developing and operating Great Britain's (GB) railway infrastructure.Network Rail is an arm's length government owned company, whose capital investments are constrained by, and contribute to, the Public Sector Borrowing Requirement. Network Rail needs to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its capital spend programmes.
NR recognises the opportunity afforded by signalling and is significantly investing in both conventional and digital signalling systems, with a significant programme of work being set out over the next two Control Periods (CP7 (from April 2024 to March 2029) / CP8 (April 2029 to March 2034)).Network Rail is committed to procuring signalling in a different way to drive benefits for the taxpayer, signalling market and wider UK.
The current national signalling workbank shows a significant pipeline across European Train Control System (ETCS) or related technologies and Conventional technologies through CP7 and CP8. Whilst a proportion of the Conventional signalling renewals in CP7 will be covered by existing frameworks, these expire during CP7. There is therefore a need for a new contracting route for Conventional signalling and ETCS signalling which will be used by NR's regions in support of their multi-disciplinary project and programme delivery plans.
Through this contract award NR has established a national Train Control System Frameworks (TCS Frameworks) for the delivery of major train control works and renewals to be delivered on the existing rail network comprising two lots:
Lot 1: TCS Framework - Conventional: Conventional signalling (either conventional or related technologies). Framework Suppliers will be required to provide a range of works and/or services covering design and build.
Lot 2: TCS Framework - Digital: Digital signalling (either ETCS or related technologies). Framework Suppliers will be required to provide a range of works and/or services covering design, build and ETCS maintenance support.
An indicative workbank for each Lot is provided for information only purposes as part of the procurement documents.
The TCSF frameworks will each have a duration of 10-years with an estimated value of approximately £4bn across both Lots.
Network Rail’s approach looks to create long-term, national collaborative relationships with suppliers. Network Rail intends to use the 10-year duration of these frameworks to build strategic longer-term collaborative relationships with suppliers, and with a strong focus on technology development and pipeline visibility.

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: TCS Framework – Conventional
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34632200, 34632300, 34941800, 34942000, 34943000, 45234115
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £1,000,000,000
- **Description:** Lot 1: TCS Framework – Conventional relates to conventional signalling (either conventional
or related technologies). Framework Suppliers will be required to provide a range of works
and/or services covering design and build.
NR has awarded a10-year ...

### Lot 2: TCS Framework – Digital
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34632200, 34632300, 34941800, 34942000, 34943000, 45234115
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £3,000,000,000
- **Description:** Lot 2: TCS Framework – Digital relates to digital signalling (either ETCS or related technologies).
Framework Suppliers will be required to provide a range of works and/or services covering design,
build and ETCS maintenance support. As part of this ...

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (2)
- **Award:** TCS Framework – Conventional (active)
  - Award id: `026002-2024-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Alstom Transport UK Ltd, AtkinsRéalis UK Ltd, Hitachi Rail STS France (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-179841`, `GB-PPON-PLLV-1772-YDYN`, `GB-FTS-121625`, `GB-COH-00016033`
  - Value: £1,000,000,000 † (exc. VAT); very large published value · not counted until verified, check the notice

- **Award:** TCS Framework – Digital (active)
  - Award id: `026002-2024-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Alstom Transport UK Ltd, CAF AtkinsRéalis Digital Signalling Limited, Hitachi RailL GTS UK Limited & VolkerRailL Specialist Businesses Limited (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-179841`, `GB-FTS-121627`, `GB-FTS-121628`, `GB-COH-00016033`
  - Value: £3,000,000,000 † (exc. VAT); very large published value · not counted until verified, check the notice

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (2)
- **Contract:** TCS Framework – Conventional (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,000,000,000
  - Signed Date: 31/03/2024

- **Contract:** TCS Framework – Digital (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,000,000,000
  - Signed Date: 31/03/2024

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F026002-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-08-15T15:14:59.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-25T09:55:43.926Z
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