Official UK procurement notice
Vossloh Spares and Training
Authority: NETWORK RAIL (HIGH SPEED) LIMITED (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThis procurement covers the supply and ongoing technical support of spares and equipment for the Vossloh Cogifer systems installed on the High Speed 1 (HS1) infrastructure maintained by Network Rail High Speed. The appointed supplier will provide a maintained and up-to-date price list, confirmed lead times for all spare parts and components, and act as the single point of contact for all equipment-related enquiries.
The scope includes the management of safety case changes, the issue of updated As Built Records, and the provision of revised maintenance instructions where required. The supplier will deliver technical support services including updated user and maintenance manuals, engineering guidance on asset renewal planning, and independent technical investigations.
The contract also includes the provision of training for Network Rail High Speed personnel and participation in six-monthly engineering review workshops to ensure continued system alignment, performance, and asset assurance.
This procurement relates specifically to Vossloh Cogifer equipment and associated support services and does not extend to wider signalling or infrastructure works.
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1Awarded
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Direct award
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- 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
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 24 Nov 2025, 14:29 GMT
- Last source update
- 24 Nov 2025, 14:29 GMT
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-076521- Latest notice
- Transparency notice (UK5)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e785Find a Tender
- Why no open competition
- Additional Repeat Extension Partial Replacement
- Published justification
Owing to the supplier’s exclusive role as both the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the original designer of the system, they possess proprietary knowledge, technical expertise, and intellectual property rights that are essential for the production and integration of the required components.
No other supplier has the capability to manufacture or supply products that meet the exact technical specifications, performance requirements, and compatibility standards necessary for operation on the existing high-speed line. The products must seamlessly interface with existing equipment and control systems designed by the same OEM, ensuring safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Changing suppliers would result in equipment that differs from, or is incompatible with, the existing system, leading to significant technical difficulties in both operation and maintenance.
In accordance with Clause 7 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act, this situation justifies a direct award to the existing supplier, as replacement by another supplier would cause disproportionate technical and operational challenges.
Notice history
2 events · 1 release on Find a Tender · since 24 Nov 2025- Transparency notice published24 Nov 2025, 14:29 GMTUK5
- Contract signature expected2 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vossloh Switch Systems France2 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2034 | €38,400,000 | — | Standstill |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
1 commercial party on the notice- Vossloh Switch Systems FranceFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Transparency notice Transparency notice on Find a Tender